Employment Solicitor / Associate - Birmingham

Employment Solicitor / Associate - Birmingham

This is a new opportunity for an employment solicitor with 1-5 years' PQE to join an international firm.

The role

You will be based in the Birmingham office and act for a varied client base from FTSE-listed businesses and housing associations to charities, universities and public bodies.

Responsibilities

• Advising high-profile clients on a range of strategic employment matters
• Drafting employment contracts, policies, and disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Managing employment tribunal claims from initial instruction to resolution
• Supporting complex transactional employment matters
• Handling data subject access requests
• Contributing to the team's profile through thought leadership articles, seminars and client events
• Developing deep sector knowledge and maintaining cutting edge awareness of legal developments
• Building long term client relationships

About you

• A qualified solicitor with up to 5 PQE in employment law, ideally with some exposure to commercial and/or public sector clients
• Outstanding academic background
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Commercial awareness
• Genuine passion for employment law
• Excellent technical legal skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Entrepreneurial spirit with enthusiasm for business development opportunities
• Collaborative team player

Contact

For more information please contact Kate Sinclair at Chadwick Nott:

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.