Employment Associate (4+ PQE) | Leading National Firm | Birmingham
BCL Legal is delighted to be working with a highly regarded national law firm, seeking an Employment Associate (4+ PQE) to join their growing team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience in employment law to join a top-ranked team in a role that offers significant career development, a collaborative working environment, and the chance to work with high-profile clients across various sectors, including the public and private sectors.
The Team
The Employment, Pensions and Immigration team is a market leader, consistently ranked in Chambers and Legal 500 Top Tier for employment law. The national team operates across multiple offices, acting for a wide range of clients, including private and public organisations, and sectors such as local government, healthcare, higher education, and commercial businesses.
The Birmingham team is supportive, collaborative, and growing, offering a flexible hybrid working model. As part of this dynamic practice, you will work alongside senior colleagues on complex employment matters, including high-profile litigation, advisory work, and TUPE/transactional projects.
The Role
- As an Employment Associate, you will:
- Advise clients on a broad range of employment issues, across various sectors.
- Manage complex employment litigation and tribunal cases as part of a supportive team.
- Provide guidance on TUPE, restructures, redundancy, employee relations, and contractual matters.
- Draft legal documents, settlement agreements, and provide clear, commercial advice to clients.
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams across the firm to deliver joined-up advice.
- Support and supervise junior colleagues, contributing to their development.
- Contribute to business development and client relationship management initiatives.
About You
You will be a qualified solicitor with:
4+ years' PQE, with experience in employment law.
Strong litigation and/or advisory experience, with the ability to manage complex matters.
Experience advising on TUPE, restructures, redundancy, and employment contracts.
Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.
A proactive, commercial approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A genuine interest in joining a collaborative, growing practice and supporting the team's continued success.
Why Apply?
- Join a top-ranked Employment team, advising high-profile clients across various sectors.
- Flexible hybrid working model to support work-life balance.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities, with clear career progression.
- Supportive, inclusive culture that values diversity and wellbeing.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including discretionary bonus, generous holiday allowance, and private medical insurance.
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Employment 4PQE+ in Birmingham employer: BCL Legal Limited
BCL Legal Limited is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture in the heart of Newcastle that fosters professional growth and development. Employees benefit from comprehensive training programmes, a supportive team environment, and opportunities to engage in meaningful compliance work that directly impacts client service and regulatory adherence. With a focus on work-life balance and employee well-being, BCL Legal is committed to creating a rewarding workplace for its staff.
