Employment Solcitor

A Legal 500 based in the West Midlands is looking for an Employment solicitor to join a busy employment team. This role will provide you with a good platform for career progression as you will have the opportunity to work closely with a senior employment lawyers. The team have an existing caseload so you will be busy from the outset. The successful Employment Solicitor will: Advise on a range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters including but not limited to disciplinary matters, grievances, TUPE, employee consultation and Employment Tribunal Claims. Drafting a range of documents form employee handbooks and Settlement Agreements. Work with a varied client base across the public and private sector for example housing, commercial and education sectors. An active involvement in business development and marketing is beneficial to maintain and develop a strong network for the department and firm. This is a great opportunity to be involved with national work. About you: The Employment Solicitor must be a UK qualified solicitor with at least 2 years' experience. Desired attributes of the Employment Solicitor include excellent interpersonal and communication skills, problem-solving and negotiation skills and commercial acumen. An interest in conducting your own advocacy is also desirable. About the firm: This national firm are very well regarded in Birmingham city centre and the Employment team attract excellent quality work as a result of their reputation alone. This firm is well known in the market for its friendly atmosphere and open door policy and training and support will be provided to the successful candidate to help progress their career.