Employment Associate - 2-5 PQE

BCL Legal Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bonus scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

BCL Legal Limited in London is seeking an Employment Associate with at least 2 years PQE for a leading, international Employment team. The role involves advisory and contentious work, cross-border projects, and handling matters for heavyweight financial institutions, global brands, and corporates.

The firm offers a market-leading salary and a supportive, collegiate environment. The role includes advising on HR policies, contracts, TUPE, redundancies, and managing litigation across High Court,

Qualifications

• Experience in English & Welsh law or common law jurisdictions.
• Strong academic record and familiarity with top-tier employment firms.
• Ability to manage multiple matters across advisory and contentious work.

Responsibilities

• Advise on both advisory and contentious employment matters.
• Engage in cross-border project work and limited corporate support.
• Draft and review HR policies and employment contracts.
• Handle litigation in High Court, appellate courts, and Employment Tribunal.

Skills

Employment law

Cross-border work

Client relations

Job description

Employment Associate | 2-5 PQE UK international firm| London office | £110,000 - £125,000

The firm / team:

• Successful candidates can look forward to joining a leading, international, top tier Legal 500-ranked Employment team, looking to strengthen their Employment offering with the addition of a talented mid-level Employment Associate.
• They are considered to be amongst the leading firms in the world for Employment law, ranked in the top tiers of the Legal 500 for their Employment law in London.
• You will be joining a diverse and specialised team, working across various domestic and international jurisdictions, and various areas of employment law, covering predominantly respondent work, with an advisory and contentious focus.
• You will be working in a client base consisting mainly of heavyweight financial institutions, global consumer brands, and other international corporates.
• This is a hardworking firm, offering a market-leading salary with a reasonable chargeable hours contribution.

The role:

• As an Employment Associate within the team, you can expect to undertake a broad range of work with a supportive collegiate department.
• The firm are looking for someone capable of developing into a trusted advisor to their biggest clients.
• The work involved will include advising on both advisory and contentious matters, including:
• Cross border project work, and a limited amount of corporate support work.
• Advising HR, Counsel, Directors and various senior personnel on issues concerning Employment matters.
• TUPE, redundancies, unfair dismissals.
• Drafting, and reviewing HR policies, and employment contracts.
• Negotiating service agreements, high profile exits, and the movement of teams across businesses.
• Handling litigation matters in the High Court, Appellate courts, and Employment Tribunal.

About you:

• Applications are sought from experienced Associates with at least two years' post qualification experience, gained in England & Wales or a similar, leading common law jurisdiction.
• You will possess strong academics, and a confident understanding of employment law, ideally from a Top 20/Legal 500 background.
• Candidates should have strong organisation skills and a keen interest in joining one of the world's largest law firms.

Benefits:

• Salary package of £110,000 - £125,000
• 25 days annual leave.
• Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Cycle to work scheme.