Employment Lawyer

Employment Lawyer £57,186 to £60,912 Permanent Hybrid (2 days per week in office, Birmingham) We''re looking for a confident and motivated employment lawyer to join the Joint Legal Services team for West Midlands Police and Staffordshire Police. This is a growth post, reflecting the increasing demand for high-quality legal support across both forces. You''ll take ownership of a busy and varied employment law caseload, working closely with senior officers and HR colleagues. Much of the work is contentious, and you''ll often be at the heart of complex tribunal cases. There''s scope to broaden your practice into areas like police misconduct, inquests, and regulatory work if you''re interested in developing new skills. Typical duties include: Defending employment claims, often involving discrimination and other sensitive issues Preparing cases for hearing, including working closely with counsel Representing the forces in tribunal hearings (usually once or twice per month) Providing advice on employee relations, policies, restructures, and other HR matters About You We''re open-minded about experience but we are looking for someone with energy and enthusiasm for this kind of work. We value attitude as much as experience, so if you''re enthusiastic about the work and keen to grow, we''d like to hear from you. Ideally you will: Be a qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX lawyer Experience in employment litigation, eg discrimination or whistleblowing claims Enjoy problem-solving ..... full job details .....