Employment Senior Associate

Employment Senior Associate | 5+ PQE | Top National Firm | Leeds A highly respected national law firm is looking to recruit a Senior Associate into its growing Employment team in Leeds. The Firm:

• Top 50 and Legal 500 ranked UK law firm with an excellent national reputation
• Clear values-led, people-first culture
• Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Market-leading expertise across numerous sectors
• Genuine cross-office collaboration
• Supportive, collegiate environment with no egos
• Considered and flexible approach to working arrangements and wellbeing

The Role:

• Employment Senior Associate
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Joining a busy and expanding Employment team in Leeds
• Advising clients across health (NHS and private), education, government, charities and commercial sectors
• Primarily contentious employment work
• Managing Employment Tribunal litigation and complex advisory matters
• Involvement in high-profile and sensitive public sector work
• Delivering training and contributing to business development initiatives
• Working as part of a highly collaborative national employment team across offices
• Clear progression pathway

The Candidate:

• 5+ years' PQE in employment law
• Background advising complex or public sector employers is advantageous
• Advocacy experience or an interest in advocacy welcomed
• Excellent communication, drafting and client-handling skills
• Commercially minded, pragmatic and solutions-focused
• A collaborative and respectful team player who values culture and personality as much as technical ability
• Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
• Interest in contributing to team growth, development and wider firm initiatives

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly regarded Employment team at a firm that offers stimulating, meaningful work, genuine flexibility, and a supportive environment in which to build a long-term career. If you're interested in this role, please apply now, forward an up-to-date CV, or get in touch for a confidential discussion. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.