Employment Associate or Senior Associate

BCL Legal Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Mentoring by partners

Job summary

BCL Legal Limited in Birmingham is seeking an Employment Associate with 1-5 years' PQE to join a market-leading employment team. You will handle a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters, advising a diverse client base across private and public sectors.

You'll draft contracts and policies, manage Employment Tribunal claims, support restructures including TUPE, and contribute to business development. A collaborative environment offers strong career progression and mentoring.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years' PQE in employment law.
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience advising commercial or public sector clients is advantageous.
• Excellent client-facing communication and collaboration.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Draft and review employment contracts, workplace policies and disciplinary procedures.
• Manage Employment Tribunal claims from instruction through to resolution.
• Support corporate transactions and restructures, including TUPE-related matters.
• Advise on employee relations issues and data subject access requests.
• Deliver strategic employment law advice across sectors and build client relationships.

Skills

Employment law

Drafting skills

Client facing

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Employment Associate | 1-5 PQE | Birmingham

We are working with a highly regarded national law firm seeking an Employment Associate with between 1 and 5 years' PQE to join its growing Employment team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading practice with an outstanding reputation for advising a diverse client base across both the private and public sectors.

The team is recognised for handling complex and high-value employment matters, acting for organisations including major businesses, charities, housing providers, educational institutions and public bodies. The successful candidate will benefit from early responsibility, high-quality work and excellent career development opportunities within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Role

• Advise clients on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.
• Draft and review employment contracts, workplace policies and disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Manage Employment Tribunal claims from initial instruction through to resolution.
• Support corporate transactions and restructures, including TUPE-related matters.
• Advise on employee relations issues and data subject access requests.
• Deliver strategic employment law advice to clients across a range of sectors.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to business development initiatives.
• Produce thought leadership content and participate in seminars and client events.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal developments and sector-specific issues.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across a nationally recognised Employment practice.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with 1-5 years' PQE in employment law.
• Strong technical knowledge across contentious and advisory employment matters.
• Experience advising commercial and/or public sector clients is advantageous.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities with confidence in client-facing situations.
• Commercially aware with the ability to provide practical, client-focused advice.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative team player with enthusiasm for business development and long-term career progression.

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a highly ranked national Employment team with an exceptional market reputation.
• Exposure to a broad range of complex and high-quality employment work.
• Genuine responsibility and client contact from an early stage.
• Structured training and clear opportunities for career progression.
• Collaborative and supportive culture with access to experienced partners and senior lawyers.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.