Employment - Senior Associate

BCL Legal; Birmingham; Sur place; GBP 75 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

BCL Legal is assisting a highly regarded national law firm to recruit an Employment Senior Associate in Birmingham. You will advise employers across a broad spectrum of matters, both contentious and non-contentious, while developing client relationships and contributing to the growth of the national practice.

The successful candidate will bring 5+ years' PQE, strong advocacy skills, and a commercial, pragmatic approach to advising clients in sectors including higher education, health, and sport.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE in employment law from private practice or in-house.
• Strong knowledge of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Commercial, pragmatic approach to client advice.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to undertake advocacy and deliver client training.
• Genuine interest in business development and developing client relationships.

Responsabilités

• Advising employers on a broad range of employment matters, both contentious and non-contentious.
• Providing practical, commercially focused advice to a varied client base.
• Undertaking advocacy at Preliminary Hearings where appropriate.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Delivering client training, seminars, and legal updates.
• Supporting business development and contributing to team growth.
• Collaborating with experienced Employment partners and colleagues across the national practice.
• Working with a national team of 90+ employment lawyers on cross-office matters.

Connaissances

PQE 5+ years

Employment law

Advocacy

Client training

Business development

Communication skills

Description du poste

Employment Senior Associate

BCL Legal is delighted to be working with a highly regarded national law firm on the recruitment of a Senior Associate to join its Employment team in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Employment lawyer to join a top-ranked practice, advising a diverse client base across the commercial, higher education, health, sports and charitable sectors.

The Role

• Advising employers on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Providing practical, commercially focused advice across a varied client base.
• Undertaking advocacy at Preliminary Hearings where appropriate.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Delivering client training, seminars and legal updates.
• Supporting business development and contributing to the continued growth of the team.
• Working closely with experienced Employment partners and colleagues across the wider national practice.
• Opportunity to collaborate with a national Employment, Pensions and Immigration team of 90+ lawyers.

The Candidate

• Employment Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE, gained in a reputable private practice or in-house environment.
• Strong technical employment law knowledge and experience across both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Commercial and pragmatic approach to client advice.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable undertaking advocacy and delivering client training.
• A genuine interest in business development and developing client relationships.

Why Consider It?

A great opportunity to join a nationally recognised Employment practice with a strong client base, high-quality work and excellent opportunities for collaboration and career development.

The team offers a supportive and collaborative environment, with flexible working and the opportunity to work alongside highly experienced lawyers across the national practice.