Employment Solicitor

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its Birmingham office, with a focus on equal pay matters and public sector employment work. The role sits within a highly regarded national employment team and offers the successful candidate the opportunity to lead a specialist sub-team within the department. This is a high-responsibility, highly analytical role, involving complex advisory work and the delivery of large-scale public sector projects.

Responsibilities

Advising public sector clients on equal pay claims, audits and risk management; Leading and developing a specialist sub-team focused on equal pay and related public sector matters; Playing a central role in major equal pay and pay reform projects involving large workforces; Managing complex employment tribunal litigation and providing strategic non-contentious advice; Working closely with clients on workforce strategy, restructures and compliance; Collaborating with colleagues nationally on high-value, high-profile matters

Requirements

Qualified solicitor with strong experience in employment law; Demonstrable expertise in equal pay and public sector employment work; Experience of handling complex, data-heavy and analytical matters; Capability and ambition to take on leadership responsibility within a growing team; Strong technical ability combined with a practical, client-focused approach; PQE 4-6 years, 7+ years, 10+ years; Mid Senior Level (3-7+ years), Senior Level (5-10+ years)

Benefits

competitive benefits package; flexible working arrangements; clear progression opportunities; collaborative culture