Average Employment Associate salary in Birmingham

A prestigious legal client is seeking an experienced Employment Principal Associate to join their highly regarded Employment team. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a market-leading practice, working with some of the UK's most prominent employers. You will enjoy a supportive environment that values your input, encourages knowledge sharing, and provides flexible working opportunities. What you'll do: As an Employment Principal Associate based in Birmingham, you will: Manage a diverse caseload encompassing both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters for clients across various sectors. Advise clients on all aspects of employment law including redundancy processes, disciplinary procedures, grievances, whistleblowing cases, and discrimination issues. Work closely with Partners, Senior Associates, Solicitors, and King's Counsel on significant equal pay and industrial relations projects without advocacy requirements. Take responsibility for conducting the defence of Employment Tribunal claims from inception through to resolution. Provide expert guidance on change management projects such as restructuring exercises, changing terms and conditions of employment, and consultation obligations. What you bring: To excel as an Employment Principal Associate you will bring substantial experience gained from advising on a wide range of employment law matters. You will have: At least five years' post-qualification experience (PQE) advising on employment law matters within private practice or an equivalent setting. Demonstrable ability to manage your own caseload. Experience handling Employment Tribunal claims from start to finish with sensitivity and professionalism. Comprehensive understanding of redundancy procedures, disciplinary actions, grievance processes, whistleblowing protections, and discrimination legislation knowledge of equal pay claims or industrial relations projects is desirable. Previous involvement in mentoring or supporting junior fee-earners within a collaborative team environment would be advantageous. What sets this company apart: This organisation is consistently recognised among the nation's top workplaces year after year. Their commitment to fostering an inclusive environment is reflected not only in their impressive rankings but also in their dedication to employee wellbeing at every level. Here you'll find flexible working arrangements designed around your needs alongside generous pension contributions that secure your future. What's next: If you are ready to take your career forward with an award-winning team dedicated to excellence in employment law, please apply! Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Join a leading national firm as a Senior Employment Law Associate in Birmingham. You'll work with clients across the health and care, commercial, and higher education sectors, advising on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious matters. This is a great opportunity to build client relationships, support junior lawyers, and take an active role in business development and training. What you'll do: Advise employers on complex employment law issues and manage a varied caseload Lead on Employment Tribunal matters and day-to-day advisory work Support and mentor junior team members through effective delegation Build strong client relationships and contribute to training and business development initiatives Collaborate with colleagues nationally to share knowledge and best practices What you'll bring: 4+ years' post-qualification experience in employment law Strong advisory and litigation skills with excellent drafting ability Proven experience mentoring juniors and managing caseloads independently A commercial, client-focused approach and excellent communication skills What set's this company apart: Flexible working and clear career progression Inclusive, collaborative culture with strong leadership support High-quality work with top-tier clients across key sectors For more information or to apply for this ole please get in touch with me Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Role: Associate Employment Solicitor Salary: £55,000 FTE depending on experience plus a generous contractual bonus scheme OTE £70K+ Location: 100% remote or Hybrid office based in Berkshire PQE: Min 2 years Timings: Full time or part time (4 days a week Monday - Thursday) We are recruiting a new Associate Employment Solicitor, who will report directly to the firm’s Managing Partner. Our client offers 100% remote working so if you have plans to move outside UK you can still considered for this role. We are looking to take on someone with min 2 years PQE with 2 years working in a private practise. Requirements: As an Associate Employment Solicitor, you will act on contentious and non-contentious matters representing both individuals and employers on the full range of employment law matters.An excellent communicator, you will readily build strong and lasting business/client relationships and show a genuine commitment to client care.You will have a background in purely employment law or an employment law/litigation or other mix. Our Clients practice: Our Client is a rapidly expanding and highly respected niche employment law practice, with its main office in Berkshire.Our client currently employs eight Associate Employment Solicitors.The practice punches above its weight with a good mix of Claimant and Respondent work.We will support you to realise your full professional potential.We will afford you every opportunity to develop yourself and your career in a highly regarded firm providing high quality and high value work