Regional Solicitor

Based in the NEU West Midlands region (Birmingham, B1 2RX)

Permanent, full-time

Salary: £65,159 per annum rising to £68,155

The National Education Union is a force for change in the world of education, bringing together more than 450,000 educators in maintained and independent schools and colleges across the UK.

About You

We are seeking a qualified and experienced employment solicitor, with a minimum of two years post qualification experience and strong advocacy skills in the West Midlands region, based in Birmingham.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of Employment Solicitors. NEU Solicitors play a crucial role in our work in the education sector, representing and supporting NEU members, reps and staff on employment law, professional regulation matters and case strategies. Our solicitors also support legal training for members, reps and staff.

The post is ideally suited to motivated candidates with a passion for social justice, who wish to extend their employment law experience within a trade union environment. The successful candidate will be expected to manage their own time and caseload and possess good all-round communications skills with the ability to relate to people with different backgrounds.

What We Offer

• Meaningful, varied and rewarding work supporting educators and advancing employment rights
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• Hybrid working arrangements: typically 9-5, 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
• Annual leave of 35 days, plus Christmas closure days, reduced summer working hours and a generous pension scheme
• Starting salary of £65,159, rising to £68,155 within 4 years
• We welcome applications from those wanting to work part time, job share or with other flexible working options

Responsibilities

• Represent and support NEU members, reps and staff on employment law and related matters
• Provide legal training and contribute to case strategies
• Manage own time and caseload effectively

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of two years post qualification experience
• Strong advocacy skills
• Based in the West Midlands region (Birmingham)

Further information can be discussed with Hannah Packham, Assistant General Secretary: Regions, Wales, Representation, Advice and Legal Strategy, at 07557 230348. No recruitment agencies or advertisers, please.

Further details can be downloaded from our website where applicants can complete an online application on our recruitment portal by the closing date of mid-day Wednesday 1 October 2025.

Equality notice
The union is fundamentally committed to equal opportunities in its policies and practice.