Senior Associate Employment Solicitor

Birmingham – £65,000 - £78,000

Senior Associate – Employment Solicitor
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon or Birmingham (Hybrid Working)
PQE: 5+ years

A well-established and progressive regional law firm is seeking a Senior Associate Employment Solicitor to help drive the next stage of growth within its Employment team. With a strong base in both Stratford-upon-Avon and Birmingham, this is a standout opportunity for an experienced and strategically-minded employment lawyer looking to play a key role in a high-performing but close-knit team.
 
This is a firm where senior lawyers are trusted to lead, shape client relationships, and influence the future of the practice. With the team enjoying its busiest ever period – and an impressive pipeline of high-quality, employer-side advisory work – this appointment comes at a pivotal time.
 
The Role

• Broad, predominantly non-contentious advisory workload, with a strong emphasis on preventative strategies and long-term client relationships
• Around 75% of matters are employer-side, with the remainder focused on senior-level employee advisory
• Tribunal matters are rare, usually resolved early – the emphasis is on strategic, solutions-driven support
• You'll work closely with the Head of Employment and existing Associate, offering both senior input and leadership within the team

Key Features

• Hybrid working: typically 3 days in the office, 2 days from home, with Mondays being the team’s regular Stratford day
• Choice of base office: Stratford-upon-Avon or Birmingham
• High level of autonomy paired with supportive leadership and peer collaboration
• A role designed for someone who can take ownership, lead client work, and support business development
• Genuinely flexible, modern culture with no rigid billing targets – the focus is on sustainable, profitable growth

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, with 5+ years’ PQE in employment law
• Strong background in advisory work, ideally with a clear employer-side focus
• Comfortable acting as a senior point of contact for clients and providing strategic guidance
• Confident in managing and mentoring junior team members
• Proven ability – or appetite – to contribute to business development and grow the team’s market presence

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with a discretionary bonus tied to both personal and team performance
• A progressive, collegiate culture where senior lawyers are empowered to lead
• Clear pathway to further progression, with leadership and succession opportunities on the table
• Opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic and growing team

If you're a senior Employment Solicitor looking to take the next meaningful step – in a firm that balances quality work with a standout culture – this is one not to overlook.