You’ll join our highly regarded Birmingham Employment team, led by partners Donna Seferta and Elaine Huttley. As a key member of the team, you’ll support individuals and businesses across a variety of sectors, specialising in contentious employment matters.

In this role, you will:

• Advise clients on a broad spectrum of contentious employment issues, including unfair dismissal, unlawful deductions from wages, breach of contract, whistleblowing and discrimination.
• Represent both Claimants and Respondents in Employment Tribunal claims and higher court proceedings, with a focus on cases funded by Legal Expenses Insurance.
• Manage a varied and fast-paces caseload of contentious matters.
• Mentor and support paralegals and apprentices, contributing to their development and the overall success of the team.
• Participate in our dedicated training programme, designed to further your professional growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality, client-focused service and contribute to the ongoing development of the team.

We’re looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and a passion for Employment Tribunal litigation:

• 1–4 years PQE.
• Proven experience in handling contentious matters
• Experience representing both Claimants and Respondents in Employment Tribunal Claims is desirable, but not essential.
• Enthusiasm for contentious employment law and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for clients, even under pressure.
• Ability to manage a substantial and varied workload.
• Experience working with clients funded by legal expenses insurance is desirable.
• Strong mentoring skills and a willingness to support junior team members.

You’ll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation, integrity, and impact. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a thriving practice, we’d love to hear from you.