Employment Partner

BCL Legal; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

National collaboration

Flexible working environment

Job summary

[Leading National Law Firm Birmingham] seeks an experienced Employment Partner to drive growth, advise a diverse client base, and lead a Birmingham team. You will build upon an established following, mentor junior lawyers, and work with the national Employment, Pensions and Immigration practice to deliver strategic, high-quality advice.

The role offers a collaborative culture, strong client base, and clear career progression within a national firm.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in employment law at Partner level or as an experienced Legal Director seeking Partnership.
• Established client following and/or strong referral network.
• Strong track record in business development and client relationship management.
• Excellent technical employment law expertise and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Leading on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters for a varied client base.
• Developing and maintaining long-term client relationships while identifying new business opportunities.
• Mentoring and developing junior lawyers within the team.
• Collaborating with national Employment, Pensions and Immigration practice to deliver high-quality advice.
• Contributing to business development initiatives and strengthening the firm's profile in Birmingham.

Skills

Client development

Partnership experience

Team leadership

Employment law

Job description

Employment Partner | Leading National Law Firm | Birmingham

BCL Legal are excited to be working with a leading national law firm as they look to recruit an Employment Partner into their highly regarded Employment team in Birmingham. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer with an established client following or strong referral network to join one of the UK's leading employment practices and play a key role in its continued growth.

About the Role

The Birmingham Employment team is seeking an experienced Partner to support the continued expansion of its nationally recognised practice. Advising a diverse client base ranging from PLCs and major national businesses to SMEs and owner-managed companies, the team provides strategic, commercial advice across the full spectrum of employment law.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Leading on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters for a varied client base.
• Building upon your existing client following and/or strong referral network to further develop the Birmingham practice.
• Playing a key role in the continued growth and strategic direction of the Employment team.
• Developing and maintaining long-term client relationships while identifying new business opportunities.
• Supporting, mentoring and developing junior lawyers within the team.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm's national Employment, Pensions and Immigration practice to deliver seamless, high-quality advice.
• Contributing to business development initiatives and helping to strengthen the firm's profile within the Birmingham market.

The Team

The Employment team forms part of the firm's nationally recognised Employment, Pensions and Immigration practice, comprising more than 50 specialists across 12 UK offices. The team is highly regarded within the legal market and is recognised by the leading legal directories for the quality of its work, technical expertise and outstanding client service.

Known for its collaborative and inclusive culture, the team works closely across offices, providing high-quality advice to an impressive client base while supporting lawyers to develop successful and rewarding careers.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:

• Significant post-qualification experience in employment law at Partner level, or be an experienced Legal Director seeking Partnership.
• An established client following and/or a strong referral network.
• A strong track record of business development and client relationship management.
• Excellent technical employment law expertise and commercial awareness.
• The ability to mentor and develop junior lawyers.
• A collaborative approach and a genuine desire to contribute to the continued success of a national team.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's leading Employment teams within a firm that genuinely values collaboration, flexibility and entrepreneurial thinking. The firm offers:

• A competitive remuneration and benefits package.
• High-quality work for an impressive national client base.
• The opportunity to play a significant role in the continued growth of the Employment practice.
• Strong national collaboration and support.
• A flexible and inclusive working environment with excellent long-term career prospects.