Employment 4PQE+

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.

How to Apply

If you are an Employment Associate with 4+ PQE and are looking for an exciting opportunity to join a leading team in Birmingham, please submit your CV to BCL Legal for a confidential discussion.