Employment Senior Associate (12mth FTC)

Senior Associate | Employment | 12 Month FTC | Birmingham BCL Legal are working with a highly regarded international law firm seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its Birmingham office as a Senior Associate on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognised Employment team advising a diverse employer client base on a broad range of complex and high-value employment matters. The Role: Advise employer clients ranging from major corporates and public sector bodies to high-growth businesses and international organisations on a full spectrum of employment law issues. Provide strategic and practical advice to clients on day-to-day and complex employment law matters. Draft and review employment-related documentation including service agreements, handbooks, consultancy agreements and secondment arrangements. Advise on legislative developments and the practical impact of changes in employment law. Handle TUPE matters including transactional support, consultation exercises and post-transfer issues. Advise on redundancy programmes, restructures and wider workforce change projects. Provide corporate support on mergers, acquisitions and business reorganisations. Deliver transactional support to commercial and real estate teams. Manage Employment Tribunal and civil court litigation including discrimination, whistleblowing and restrictive covenant disputes. Advise on employee relations matters including grievances, disciplinaries, family friendly rights, agency workers and working time issues. Support clients on trade union matters and industrial relations disputes. Conduct and advise on workplace investigations. Advise on employment-related data protection matters including DSARs and privacy notices. Deliver training sessions, seminars and client briefings. Contribute to business development, networking and profile-raising initiatives. Candidate Requirements: Qualified Solicitor with 4-6 years' PQE in employment law. Strong technical knowledge across contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Experience gained within a reputable private practice employment team. Experience advising employer clients on strategic and operational HR matters. Strong litigation experience including Employment Tribunal proceedings. Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence in client-facing situations. Commercially aware and able to deliver pragmatic, business-focused advice. Highly organised with the ability to manage a busy and varied caseload. Strong teamworking skills with the ability to build effective internal and external relationships. Desirable Skills: Experience supporting international clients with UK employment matters. Exposure to sectors such as technology, manufacturing, financial services, construction or public sector. Previous involvement in business development and client training initiatives. Experience writing technical articles or delivering seminars. Benefits: Join a highly regarded Employment team with a strong national reputation. Work with a broad employer client base on complex and varied matters. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Hybrid working policy with flexibility to work remotely for part of the week. Bonus scheme and generous annual leave allowance. Private medical insurance and pension contribution. Excellent training, development and career support. Inclusive and supportive culture recognised as one of the UK's best places to work. This is an excellent opportunity for an employment lawyer seeking high-quality work within a leading international firm on a fixed term basis. For a confidential discussion, contact Donna Jones at BCL Legal.