Employment Associate - Birmingham

BCL Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking an Employment Associate for its Birmingham office, offering a permanent, full-time role with a flexible hybrid working policy. The successful candidate will manage a variety of employment matters, develop client relationships, and contribute to team growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Clear career progression

Mentoring within a supportive environment

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' PQE with solid experience in employment law.
• Background advising commercial and/or public sector clients is desirable.
• Ability to manage a varied and busy caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic HR and employment law advice.
• Drafting employment contracts and handling Employment Tribunal claims.
• Participating in business development and client relationship management.

Skills

Excellent drafting

Communication

Analytical skills

Commercial mindset

Job description

Associate - Employment Team | 1-3 PQE | National Law Firm | Birmingham/Hybrid

BCL Legal is delighted to be working with a leading national law firm that is looking to recruit an Employment Associate for its highly regarded Birmingham office. This opportunity is offered on a permanent, full-time basis with a flexible hybrid working policy. A competitive salary and excellent benefits package are available, commensurate with experience. With ongoing team growth, this is a fantastic opportunity for long-term career progression.

The Role
As an Associate within this successful and well-established Employment team, you will work on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters for clients across the public and private sectors. Key responsibilities include:
· Providing strategic and day-to-day HR and employment law advice
· Drafting employment contracts, handbooks, and internal policies
· Managing Employment Tribunal claims from start to finish
· Supporting employment aspects of corporate and real estate transactions
· Handling data subject access requests and compliance issues
· Taking part in business development and marketing initiatives
· Contributing to internal and external training sessions and legal updates
· Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
· Adhering to Lexcel and departmental file management standards
· Actively participating in team and firm-wide training

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
· 1-3 years' PQE with solid experience in employment law
· A background advising commercial and/or public sector clients (desirable)
· Excellent drafting, communication, and analytical skills
· A strong commercial mindset and client-focused approach
· The ability to manage a varied and busy caseload effectively
· A collaborative nature and a desire to contribute to a growing team
· Enthusiasm for business development and marketing activity

The Offering
In return, you will receive:
· A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package
· A flexible hybrid working arrangement
· Clear career progression and mentoring within a supportive environment
· Exposure to high-quality work with a diverse client base
· A collaborative and inclusive culture that values your development

Apply Now
To be considered for this Employment Associate position, please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact Donna Jones at BCL Legal for more information.

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