Ambitious Employment Lawyer (2+ PQE) – Birmingham

BCL Legal Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BCL Legal Limited is recruiting an Employment Lawyer (2+ PQE) to join a leading international firm in Birmingham. You will advise major UK and international clients on contentious and non-contentious matters, including strategic projects and workforce restructurings, while developing long-term client relationships.

The role offers exposure to high-quality matters, cross-border work, and a supportive national team environment, with opportunities for career progression within a large employment

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE in employment law.
• Experience in a reputable commercial firm or recognised employment practice.
• Strong experience across contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Experience advising on complex issues and Employment Tribunal claims.
• Excellent technical, drafting and analytical skills.
• Commercially minded with practical, solutions-focused advice.
• Strong communication and client relationship management.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a national team.
• Ambitious and proactive with long-term client development focus.

Responsibilities

• Advise major UK and international businesses on a broad range of employment matters.
• Lead complex Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation.
• Advise on strategic workforce projects, restructurings and redundancies.
• Assist with workplace investigations, pay reporting and equality issues.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Employment law

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Client relationships

Job description

BCL Legal Limited is recruiting an Employment Lawyer (2+ PQE) to join a leading international firm in Birmingham. You will advise major UK and international clients on contentious and non-contentious matters, including strategic projects and workforce restructurings, while developing long-term client relationships.

The role offers exposure to high-quality matters, cross-border work, and a supportive national team environment, with opportunities for career progression within a large employment