Employment Counsel - Advocacy

Employment Counsel Advocacy Unit Leading National Law Firm UK (Birmingham based) 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.

About the Role

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.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• 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.

The Team

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.

The Advocacy Unit is a relatively new and ambitious offering within the firm, with clear plans for growth and innovation. As a result, this role provides a rare opportunity to help shape how employment advocacy is delivered within a leading national firm.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will be:

• 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.

Why Apply

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

• 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.

Apply Now

If you are an employment advocate looking to take the next step in your career within a growing national advocacy unit, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

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