Employment Associate / Senior Associate

BCL Legal Limited; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading international law firm in Sheffield seeks an Employment Associate with 4+ PQE to join a busy, high-quality team advising major commercial clients. The role covers both contentious and non-contentious matters, with exposure to FTSE 100 clients and a clear path for long-term progression in a collaborative, supportive national practice.

Flexible hybrid working and a competitive salary are offered. You'll work closely with partners, contribute to a growing pipeline of work, and benefit from

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 4+ years' PQE in Employment law.
• Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Experience advising major commercial clients.

Responsibilities

• Advise a broad range of major commercial clients on Employment matters.
• Manage a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Collaborate with a national Employment practice to deliver high-quality work.
• Contribute to a growing pipeline of work and career progression.

Skills

Employment law

Contentious matters

Non-contentious matters

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Employment Associate | 4+ PQE | Sheffield | Tier 1 firm

Are you an experienced Employment lawyer looking for a role that offers high-quality work, excellent clients and genuine long-term progression?

I'm working with a leading international law firm that is looking to strengthen its Employment team in Sheffield at Associate level. This is an excellent opportunity for a 4+ PQE Employment lawyer to join a highly regarded team with a strong national profile.

The role:

• Advising a broad range of major commercial clients across a varied Employment caseload
• Handling a mix of contentious and non-contentious Employment matters
• Working with FTSE 100 businesses and well-known household names
• Joining a well-established and growing team with a strong pipeline of work
• Working as part of a collaborative and supportive national Employment practice
• Having access to excellent quality work and clear opportunities for career progression

About you:

• You will be a qualified solicitor with 4+ years' PQE
• You will have solid experience across both contentious and non-contentious Employment matters

Why consider it?

This is a particularly good opportunity for someone who wants to step into a genuinely high-quality Employment practice without compromising on work-life balance. The team offers a supportive and collaborative culture, alongside the calibre of work and clients you would expect from a leading international firm.

Flexible hybrid working is available, alongside a competitive salary and excellent long-term career prospects.