At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle diverse employment law matters and lead major legal projects.
- Company: Join a large energy business with a complex and dynamic legal team.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, annual bonus, and generous pension contributions.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact as a trusted in-house legal partner in a vibrant environment.
- Qualifications: 8+ years' PQE in employment law; open to first-time in-house applicants.
The predicted salary is between 74250 - 90750 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the legal team of a longstanding client of BCL Legal. This role would suit a respondent employment solicitor with circa 8+ years' PQE, and it is ideal for lawyers seeking to move in‑house to work as a trusted in‑house legal business partner.
Company: Our client is a large and complex energy business that provides critical services and unique solutions within the industry. It employs a significant number of permanent staff and contractors, and with multiple unions onsite, the employment and HR work is often complex, varied and interesting. With this in mind, our client is seeking to recruit a senior employment solicitor to join its long‑standing in‑house legal team.
Role: The role affords you the opportunity to work on a diverse range of employment law matters, such as:
- complex, sensitive and high‑profile issues;
- leading on major legal projects;
- contributing to the delivery of strategic objectives;
- day‑to‑day matters such as policies and procedures, TUPE, Employment Tribunal claims, high‑level terminations, and pay disputes.
The legal team is very operational with a business partnering approach, so this role will provide superb access to, and involvement with, senior stakeholders throughout the business. This includes the large HR department, as well as operating as part of crisis management teams and similar.
About you: Our client requires an experienced respondent employment solicitor who is capable of handling a whole myriad of employment law matters, including high-value, complex, and strategic work. Applicants should possess at least 8 years' PQE, and our client is willing to consider applications from solicitors moving in‑house for the first time.
What's on Offer: The role offers a good work/life balance, strong opportunities for career and personal growth, plus a solid package that includes:
- 30 days holiday allowance (not including bank holidays)
- A c. 10-15% annual bonus
- A 13.5% employer pension contribution
Our client operates a hybrid working model with 2-3 days in the office, which is commutable from Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Chester, Warrington and surrounding towns. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
In-house Employment Solicitor in Manchester employer: BCL Legal In-House
BCL Legal In-House is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth and development in the construction and infrastructure sector. With a flexible hybrid working policy and a focus on meaningful projects aimed at improving energy usage, employees enjoy a supportive culture that values work-life balance while contributing to impactful initiatives. Located in the West Midlands, this role provides unique opportunities to engage with B2B contracts in a collaborative setting, making it an attractive choice for legal professionals seeking rewarding employment.
