Senior Associate - Employment - National Firm

Senior Associate - Employment Leading National Law Firm Birmingham

BCL Legal are excited to be working with a leading national law firm as they look to expand their top-ranked Employment team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Associate to join a dynamic, growing team and work with a diverse range of clients across multiple sectors, including commercial, health, higher education, sports, and charities.

About the Role

Due to continued growth, the firm is looking for a Senior Associate to join their expanding Employment team. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Advising clients on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.
• Delivering high-quality advisory services to both commercial and higher education clients.
• Leading the firm's client training programme, including seminars, webinars, and legal updates.
• Supporting business development efforts to retain existing clients and attract new ones.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the wider Employment, Pensions, and Immigration service line, contributing to a high-performing, cross-office team.

The firm's Employment team is known for its commercially-focused advice and for delivering solutions to complex legal issues. The role offers opportunities to work on high-profile matters and develop professionally within a supportive, dynamic environment.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need:

• 4+ years' experience in employment law, ideally gained at a reputable firm or in-house.
• A broad range of experience in contentious and non-contentious employment law.
• Strong advocacy skills and the ability to deliver client training and legal updates.
• A passion for providing outstanding client service and building long-term client relationships.
• A proactive attitude towards business development and a desire to grow your client base.
• The firm is looking for someone who is self-motivated, a team player, and able to manage a demanding workload with excellent attention to detail.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top-tier firm that is committed to providing its employees with:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A flexible working environment to support work-life balance.
• Continuous professional development opportunities, including sector-specific training and cross-office collaboration.
• An inclusive and supportive culture, where diversity and employee well-being are key priorities.

If you're an experienced employment lawyer seeking a new challenge in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Apply now

Please feel free to contact me for a confidential discussion or submit your CV for consideration.