PQE+ Generalist

Employment Associate (4+ PQE) | Leading National Firm | Birmingham

BCL Legal is delighted to be working with a highly regarded national law firm, seeking an Employment Associate (4+ PQE) to join their growing team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience in employment law to join a top‑ranked team in a role that offers significant career development, a collaborative working environment, and the chance to work with high‑profile clients across various sectors, including the public and private sectors.

The Employment, Pensions and Immigration team is a market leader, consistently ranked in Chambers and Legal 500 Top Tier for employment law. The national team operates across multiple offices, acting for a wide range of clients, including private and public organisations, and sectors such as local government, healthcare, higher education, and commercial businesses.

The Birmingham team is supportive, collaborative, and growing, offering a flexible hybrid working model. As part of this dynamic practice, you will work alongside senior colleagues on complex employment matters, including high-profile litigation, advisory work, and TUPE/transactional projects.

As an Employment Associate, you will:

• Advise clients on a broad range of employment issues, across various sectors.
• Manage complex employment litigation and tribunal cases as part of a supportive team.
• Provide guidance on TUPE, restructures, redundancy, employee relations, and contractual matters.
• Draft legal documents, settlement agreements, and provide clear, commercial advice to clients.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams across the firm to deliver joined‑up advice.
• Support and supervise junior colleagues, contributing to their development.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management initiatives.

You will be a qualified solicitor with:

• 4+ years' PQE, with experience in employment law.
• Strong litigation and/or advisory experience, with the ability to manage complex matters.
• Experience advising on TUPE, restructures, redundancy, and employment contracts.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.
• A proactive, commercial approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A genuine interest in joining a collaborative, growing practice and supporting the team's continued success.

• Join a top‑ranked Employment team, advising high‑profile clients across various sectors.
• Flexible hybrid working model to support work‑life balance.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities, with clear career progression.
• Supportive, inclusive culture that values diversity and wellbeing.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including discretionary bonus, generous holiday allowance, and private medical insurance.

If you are an Employment Associate with 4+ PQE and are looking for an exciting opportunity to join a leading team in Birmingham, please submit your CV to BCL Legal for a confidential discussion.