In house Senior Employment Counsel - National Firm (Birmingham)

BCL Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established national law-led professional services group is seeking a Senior Employment Counsel to lead employment-related matters. This part-time role offers flexibility and the chance to work closely with senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will provide strategic legal advice, manage employment litigation, and support HR with various employee relations issues. Join a collaborative team that values innovation and work-life balance, and gain exposure to important legal and commercial decisions in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Annual Bonus Potential

Supportive Team Culture

Work/Life Balance

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE in employment law, with experience in private practice or in-house.
• Proven ability to advise on complex employee relations matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic employment law advice and manage litigation.
• Draft and review employment contracts and internal policies.

Skills

Employment Law

Employee Relations

Litigation Management

Drafting Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

In-House Senior Employment Counsel | 8+ years' PQE | National Firm | Birmingham | Part-Time 22.5 -30 hours | Hybrid Working

BCL Legal are delighted to be working on a rare opportunity for a Senior Employment Solicitor (8+ years' PQE) to join a leading national legal and professional services firm as In-House Senior Employment Counsel. This is a newly created, strategic role offering part-time hours and genuine flexibility for the right candidate.

The Role
This position sits within the firm's newly established Group Legal Team, reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer. As the firm's first dedicated in-house employment lawyer, you will take the lead on a wide range of employment-related matters and work closely with senior stakeholders across the business. You'll be involved in:

- Providing strategic advice on employment law, employee relations, and regulatory compliance
- Managing employment litigation and external legal counsel
- Supporting HR on disciplinaries, grievances, investigations, and terminations
- Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, settlement agreements, and internal policies
- Delivering training and legal updates to HR, managers, and executive leadership
- Advising on employment aspects of M&A activity and integration
- Proactively managing legal risk and supporting the firm's long-term people strategy

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and forward-thinking legal team, working alongside HR and gaining exposure to senior decision-makers across the business. The firm also offers support from a highly regarded client-facing employment team.

The Candidate
Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with a minimum of 8 years' PQE

- Significant experience in employment law, gained in private practice or in-house
- Comfortable advising on complex and sensitive employee relations matters
- Strong drafting skills and experience managing disputes, including litigation and mediation
- A proactive, commercial mindset and ability to work independently with senior stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach

What's on Offer?
- A rare part-time in-house legal opportunity (22.5 - 30 hours/week over 4 or 5 days)
- Competitive salary with annual bonus potential
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
- Comprehensive benefits package via a flexible reward scheme
- Exposure to strategic legal and commercial decision-making
- A supportive and inclusive team culture with genuine work/life balance

About the Firm
This national law-led professional services group is known for its innovative approach and collaborative culture. The firm supports thousands of clients ranging from FTSE 100 businesses to SMEs and high-growth start-ups. With a focus on quality, ambition, and inclusion, this is a firm that values people as much as performance.

Apply Now
To apply or discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Donna Jones.

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This is an equal opportunities employer.