Job Description

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.

The Role:

• 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

The Candidate:

• A 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

The Firm:

The firm offers the opportunity to work on some of the most significant public sector employment matters in the market, with real responsibility, autonomy and scope to shape a developing practice area. The role provides clear progression opportunities, a collaborative culture, flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package.

This is an excellent opportunity for an employment solicitor seeking a senior, analytical role with leadership responsibility within a national firm's Birmingham office.

For more information on this opportunity and to have a confidential chat please contact Helen Abrahams.