Employment Associate 4PQE+ Healthcare

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

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Employment Health Associate with over 4 years PQE. This role involves advising NHS and independent clients on various employment issues, managing litigation, and providing guidance on TUPE and restructures. The firm offers a collaborative working environment, flexibility, and significant career development opportunities along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Generous holiday allowance

Private medical insurance

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• 4+ years' PQE with experience in employment law, ideally in health and care.
• Strong litigation and/or advisory experience, managing complex matters.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on employment issues in the health and care sector.
• Manage complex employment litigation and tribunal cases.
• Draft legal documents and provide clear, commercial advice.

Skills

Employment law experience

Litigation skills

Advisory experience

TUPE knowledge

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Employment Health Associate (4+ PQE) | Leading National Firm | Birmingham

BCL Legal is delighted to be working with a highly regarded national law firm, seeking an Employment Health Associate (4+ PQE) to join their growing team in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience in employment law, particularly within the health and care sector, 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 the NHS, independent healthcare providers, and the voluntary sector.

The Team

The Employment, Pensions and Immigration team is a market leader, consistently ranked in Chambers and Legal 500 Top Tier for employment law, and recognised for its expertise advising health and care clients. The national team operates across multiple offices, acting for a wide range of clients, including NHS bodies, independent healthcare organisations, and other sectors such as local government, higher education, and commercial organisations.

The Birmingham team is supportive, collaborative, and growing, providing 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 Health Associate, you will:

• Advise health and care clients, including NHS and independent providers, on a broad range of employment issues.
• 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, ideally in health and care.
• 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 the health and care sector.
• 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.

Apply Now

If you are an Employment Health 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.