Employment Associate

Company: Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
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Associate – Employment | Birmingham | 1–5 PQE

Our client, a well-regarded international law firm, is looking to add an Employment Associate to its growing Birmingham team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor (1–5 PQE) to join a collaborative and growing team undertaking top-quality work for an impressive client base including FTSE-listed businesses, public sector organisations, charities, universities and major commercial clients.

The Role

You will advise on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including:

• Employment tribunal litigation

• Strategic advisory and HR support

• Drafting employment contracts, policies and procedures

• Transactional support work

• Complex employee relations matters

• Data subject access requests

• Client training, seminars and business development initiatives

The team is recognised for handling complex, high-value matters while maintaining a genuinely supportive and collegiate culture.

Why Apply?

• International law firm with an outstanding market reputation

• Exposure to high-quality, complex work typically associated with London-level practices

• Top-end Birmingham market remuneration package

• Strong progression and development opportunities

• Genuine emphasis on work-life balance and flexible working

• Achievable 1400 billable hours target

• Friendly, collaborative and high-performing team environment

• Opportunity to work closely with leading practitioners in the Employment space

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with 1–5 years’ PQE in Employment Law

• Strong technical and drafting skills

• Experience advising commercial and/or public sector clients

• Commercially aware with excellent communication skills

• Interested in developing long-term client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives

This role would suit someone looking to combine exposure to excellent quality work with a more balanced and sustainable working culture within a leading international platform.

Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. To express your interest, apply online, or please contact:

Mobile: 07451271468

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Posted: May 24th, 2026