Counsel - Advocacy

Employment Counsel | Advocacy Unit | Leading National Law Firm | UK (National Role) | Permanent

BCL Legal are excited to be working with a leading national law firm as they continue to invest in and grow their Employment Advocacy Unit. This is a standout opportunity for a confident Employment Counsel to take on a central role in a strategically important national team, representing high-profile clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings across the UK.

The firm is seeking an experienced employment advocate to join its expanding Advocacy Unit, a key part of its wider Employment, Pensions and Immigration national practice. This is a hands-on advocacy role, offering exposure to complex, high-value and often high-profile Employment Tribunal matters.

• Advocacy in Employment Tribunal preliminary and final hearings across the UK.
• Drafting pleadings, submissions and associated tribunal documentation.
• Providing clear, pragmatic and commercially focused employment law advice.
• Working closely with senior lawyers and the Head of Advocacy on case strategy and delivery.
• Building strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Supporting and contributing to client training, know-how and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• This role offers genuine scope to influence the development of a growing national advocacy practice and to work closely with colleagues across multiple offices.

You will be part of a large, highly regarded national Employment, Pensions and Immigration team, recognised for its technical excellence, collaborative culture and sector expertise across commercial, health and education clients.

• A qualified barrister or solicitor advocate with 2-5 years' post-qualification or post-call experience.
• An experienced Employment Tribunal advocate, confident running preliminary and final hearings.
• Technically strong in employment law, with a commercial and practical approach to advice.
• A clear, confident communicator with strong client-handling skills.
• Collaborative in style, with an interest in contributing to the growth and direction of an advocacy-focused team.
• Motivated, adaptable and keen to work on complex, high-quality matters for leading national clients.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a Top 50 UK law firm that is genuinely committed to advocacy, innovation and people development.

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• High-quality advocacy work for major national and institutional clients.
• A strong learning and development culture, including national and cross-office training.
• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment.
• Flexible working arrangements and a true national role, not tied to a single office.
• Recognition as a Sunday Times Best Places to Work