Employment 4PQE+

BCL Legal Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Private medical insurance

Job summary

The Birmingham office of a leading national law firm is seeking an Employment Associate (4+ PQE) to join its growing team. You will advise on a broad range of employment issues, manage complex litigation and provide commercial guidance to clients across public and private sectors.

The role offers a collaborative, supportive environment and significant career development opportunities. You will work with senior colleagues on high-profile matters, supervise junior lawyers, contribute to business

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 4+ years' PQE in employment law.
• Strong litigation and/or advisory experience in employment matters.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills; proactive and commercial.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of employment issues across sectors.
• Manage complex employment litigation and tribunal cases as part of a team.
• Provide guidance on TUPE, restructures, redundancy, and contractual matters.
• Draft and review legal documents and settlement agreements, delivering clear, commercial advice.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and supervise junior colleagues.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management initiatives.

Skills

PQE 4+ years

Employment law

Litigation experience

Advisory experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Commercial mindset

Job description

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.