Employment - Equal Pay and Transparency - Senior Associate

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

Job summary

A leading global law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Associate in Employment Law to join their team focusing on Equal Pay and Pay Transparency. The role includes advising on high-profile litigation, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior colleagues. This opportunity offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and a collaborative culture, making it ideal for those passionate about fairness in the workplace.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Enhanced pension

Career development support

Generous leave policies

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 4-8 years' PQE in employment law.
• Able to manage multiple client matters, often across jurisdictions.
• Confident working directly with major clients and handling sensitive disputes.

Responsibilities

• Advise on equal pay audits and grievances.
• Handle high-profile equal pay litigation.
• Manage client relationships and project delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Project management skills

Client handling

Team player

Education

Qualified solicitor

4-8 years' PQE in employment law

Job description

Employment Lawyer | Senior Associate | Equal Pay & Pay Transparency | Leading Global Firm | Birmingham | Hybrid Working Available

A leading global law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its specialist Employment team in Birmingham, focusing on Equal Pay and Pay Equity/Transparency. This is a permanent opportunity with flexible hybrid working options available.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a market-leading practice at the forefront of evolving legislation in this area, particularly in light of the European Pay Transparency Directive (EPTD).

The Role

This is a key strategic hire within the firm's national Employment Group, advising global and UK clients on complex and high-value pay equity matters, including:

• Non-contentious advisory work on equal pay audits and grievances
• High-profile and high-stakes equal pay litigation, including class actions
• Multi-jurisdictional pay equity projects and EPTD compliance
• Broader discrimination and diversity-related advisory matters
• Working with clients across sectors including retail, financial services, education, healthcare, technology, government, and utilities

You will work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders and play a key role in managing client relationships, project delivery and mentoring junior colleagues.

The Candidate

Qualified solicitor with 4-8 years' PQE in employment law

• Able to manage multiple client matters, often across jurisdictions
• Confident working directly with major clients and handling sensitive, high-value disputes
• Strong analytical, drafting, and project management skills
• Passionate about fairness, transparency, and evolving workplace standards
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative, high-performing national team

What's on Offer?

A genuine opportunity to develop a specialism in equal pay and pay equity

• National and international exposure on cutting-edge legal issues
• Collaborative working culture and supportive senior leadership
• Hybrid working and a modern central Birmingham office
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including:
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Enhanced pension and life assurance
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Generous leave policies
• Career development support with mentoring and structured training
• Inclusive firm culture with a strong commitment to diversity and flexible working

About the Firm

This leading global law firm has over 5,000 people across more than 30 countries. Known for its strong values, collaborative culture, and commitment to innovation, the firm is widely recognised for its work across employment, compliance, and diversity-related legal matters. The Employment team is Chambers and Legal 500 Band 1 ranked and handles over 1,000 tribunal claims annually, as well as major global projects.

Apply Now

For more information or to apply in confidence, please submit your CV along with a brief cover note outlining your interest in this specialist area of employment law.