Full time

Employment Solicitor (Partner)

eNL
Birmingham, B2 5SN
money-bag Competitive
Posted: 21 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 20 November 2026
Ref: 61195408

About the Role

This full-time Employment Solicitor (Partner) position with eNL in Birmingham suits a senior lawyer with at least seven years' PQE who is ready to lead and grow a practice. An established Partner seeking fresh challenge, or a senior employment lawyer preparing to step up, will find scope to develop client relationships, expand professional networks and shape the future direction of the team. Commercial vision and proven expertise in employment law are essential, alongside the ability to bring existing connections and contribute to business development across Birmingham and beyond. The salary is highly competitive and negotiable according to experience, reflecting the seniority of this appointment within a respected UK law firm.

Employment Solicitor (Partner), 7+ Years PQE, Birmingham, £Highly Competitive (DOE) - We are currently working with a highly regarded UK law firm looking to strengthen its employment offering in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Employment Lawyer to join at Partner level, bringing their expertise, commercial vision and client relationships to a firm with the platform and ambition to support further growth. JOB REF:5799
THE ROLE:
• Whether you’re an established Partner seeking a fresh challenge or a senior employment lawyer ready to take the next step, this opportunity offers the chance to develop your practice, expand your network and play a key role in shaping the future of the team.
• You will have the opportunity to develop your presence in Birmingham and the wider Midlands, working with a varied client base across a range of sectors.
• There is scope to build on existing relationships, bring new clients to the firm and collaborate with colleagues across other practice areas to generate opportunities and deliver a joined-up service.
• This is a role for someone who enjoys combining high-quality legal work with the commercial side of running a successful practice, and who wants to make a tangible contribution to the firm’s continued growth.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Applications are sought from Employment Solicitors with 7+ years’ PQE who have the technical expertise, commercial awareness and ambition to succeed at Partner level.
• Strong experience across employment law, advising employers on both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• The ability to provide clear, commercially focused advice on complex workplace issues and employment risks.
• Confidence in managing senior client relationships and developing a trusted adviser role with businesses and their leadership teams.
• A proactive approach to business development, with the ability to identify opportunities, generate new work and build lasting client relationships.
• A desire to establish and strengthen your profile in Birmingham and across the wider Midlands market.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work alongside colleagues across complementary practice areas to deliver value for clients.
ON OFFER:
• Competitive remuneration package
• Grow your employment practice within the Birmingham and wider Midlands market.
• Take the next step in your career with the autonomy to shape your future.
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Penny at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email penny.trotman@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.
eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.
At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate

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