Employment Associate 1-4PQE

BCL Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Birmingham is seeking an Employment & Pensions Solicitor with 1-4 years of PQE. Join a specialist team to manage Employment Tribunal cases, provide client-focused advice, and enjoy a supportive culture prioritising collaboration and impact. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and 25 days of annual leave. If you're passionate about making a difference in Employment & Pensions matters, apply now.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave plus 2 Christmas gift days

3 days' paid volunteering leave

Access to an onsite gym

Hybrid working setup

Qualifications

• You will be a qualified solicitor with experience in Employment & Pensions law, ideally 1-4 PQE.
• Confidence managing your own caseload, with access to experienced support when needed.
• A commitment to delivering high levels of client care.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of Employment Tribunal matters.
• Advise on employment status, working arrangements, and TUPE transfers.
• Support clients with employee relations issues like disciplinaries and grievances.

Skills

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Advisory skills

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified solicitor

Experience in Employment & Pensions law

Job description

Employment & Pensions Solicitor / Associate | 1-4 PQE | Leading National Firm | Birmingham

BCL Legal is delighted to be assisting a highly regarded national law firm with a strong reputation across the Employment & Pensions sector. The firm is seeking an Employment & Pensions Solicitor (ideally 1-4 PQE) to join its expanding team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of employment and pensions matters within a supportive, collaborative environment that partners with clients making a meaningful impact.

The Team

The Employment & Pensions team is widely recognised for advising charities, housing providers, care organisations, local authorities, and schools. The team delivers clear, practical and commercially-focused advice across the full spectrum of employment and pensions law, supporting clients who deliver vital services to communities.

You will be joining a friendly, specialist team that values high-quality client service, collaborative working, and the opportunity to make a positive difference.

The Role

• Manage your own caseload of Employment Tribunal matters for Respondents, including drafting, preparation for hearings, and advocacy where appropriate
• Advise on employment status, working arrangements, and TUPE transfers
• Support clients with employee relations issues, including disciplinaries, grievances, whistleblowing and discrimination matters
• Advise on reorganisations, redundancies and settlement agreements
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients across the charity, public, health, housing and education sectors
• Draft and advise on employment contracts, HR policies and procedures
• Provide clear, pragmatic, solutions‑focused advice tailored to each client's needs

About You

• You will be a qualified solicitor with experience in Employment & Pensions law, ideally 1-4 PQE
• Confidence managing your own caseload, with access to experienced support when needed
• Strong drafting, analytical and advisory skills
• The ability to build and maintain excellent client relationships
• Clear and confident communication skills
• A commitment to delivering high levels of client care
• A desire to develop your expertise while working on meaningful, impactful matters

Why Apply?

• Work on varied, engaging matters for mission‑driven clients
• Join a supportive and friendly team that plays to your strengths
• Access clear opportunities to develop your expertise and progress your career
• Enjoy a culture that prioritises people, collaboration and positive impact
• Competitive salary and benefits package

  What's on Offer

  • Hybrid working
  • 25 days' annual leave plus 2 Christmas gift days
  • 3 days' paid volunteering leave
  • For Birmingham‑based colleagues: a newly refurbished office with an onsite café and free access to an onsite gym
  • All IT equipment provided to support effective home working

  If you are passionate about helping clients find practical and effective solutions across Employment & Pensions matters - and want your work to make a real difference - we would love to hear from you.

  Apply Now If you are an Employment & Pensions solicitor looking to join a respected and growing national team, please submit your CV or contact Donna Jones at BCL Legal for a confidential discussion.