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Employment Senior Legal Counsel

West Midlands Permanent £100,000 - £120,000 per year View Job Description
Join as a Senior Employment Solicitor (in‑house) based in Birmingham, leading employment law across a growing national Financial Services legal team, reporting to the Head of Employment and working closely with internal stakeholders.
  • Lead national employment law portfolio in FS industry
  • Hybrid Birmingham role with broad in‑house responsibility

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a leading financial‑services organisation with a strong UK presence and expanding national footprint. Known for a values‑driven culture of respect, integrity, excellence and service, the firm has won accolades for exceptional employee experience and inclusion. Colleagues benefit from structured career development, global networking opportunities and participation in staff share award programmes recognising strong company performance.

Job Description

The Senior Employment Solicitor will be:



  • Leading high‑value and high‑profile employment matters nationally, providing proactive legal advice


  • Drafting, negotiating and overseeing settlement agreements and senior-level employment contracts


  • Advising on disciplinary, grievance, TUPE, redundancy and regulatory matters across the FS sector


  • Partnering with HR and senior stakeholders to shape employment policies and risk mitigation strategies


  • Mentoring junior legal colleagues and contributing to best‑practice processes and training

The Successful Applicant

The Senior Employment Solicitor should be:



  • A solicitor or equivalent with at least 8+ years PQE in employment law, with FS experience preferred


  • Skilled in complex employment litigation avoidance, settlements, TUPE and restructures


  • Comfortable advising senior internal stakeholders and liaising effectively with HR and compliance teams


  • Able to work autonomously and collaboratively within a national legal function


  • Confident in drafting policies and delivering training to non‑legal colleagues

What's on Offer

On offer for the successful candidate is:

  • A competitive salary of £100,000-£120,000 + bonus
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangement
  • Opportunity to grow within a large corporate business with grow plans



If you're an experienced Senior Employment Solicitor, apply now or contact Sam Muller for more information.

Contact
Sam Muller
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6804897
Phone number
+44 121 634 6944

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Employment / Pensions / Immigration
Sector
Financial Services
Location
West Midlands
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sam Muller
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6944
Job reference
JN-082025-6804897