General Employment Lawyer - Birmingham

Employment Lawyer Senior Associate Leading Global Firm Birmingham Hybrid Working Available

A leading global law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its highly ranked Employment team in Birmingham. This is a permanent position with flexible hybrid working options available.

The Role

This position sits within a growing national Employment Practice Group advising an impressive and diverse client base.

• FTSE and Fortune 500 companies
• Public sector organisations and educational institutions
• Clients across sectors such as retail, technology, education, healthcare, and financial services

The work spans both contentious and non-contentious matters and can be tailored to suit the successful candidate's interests.

• Day-to-day HR and employee relations advice
• Employment litigation and tribunal claims
• Cross-border employment projects and international restructures
• Immigration and education sector work
• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies, and procedures
• Industrial relations and collective consultation matters

You will also play a key role in supporting junior team members and contributing to business development and client relationships.

The Candidate

• Qualified solicitor with 4-8 years' PQE in employment law
• Experience handling both advisory and contentious employment matters
• Confident communicator with strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Able to manage matters independently and contribute to team development
• Commercially minded and comfortable working with high-profile clients
• Proactive, collaborative, and eager to contribute to a leading practice

What's on Offer?

Join one of the UK's top-ranked employment law teams and tailor your role around areas of interest or sector specialism.

• High-profile, cross-border and domestic work
• Flexible hybrid working policy and modern Birmingham office
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced pension
• Wellbeing support
• Generous leave policies
• Structured career progression and learning & development support
• Inclusive, forward-thinking firm culture committed to diversity and flexibility

Apply Now - For more information or to apply, please submit your CV to Donna Jones at BCL Legal. Include a brief cover note outlining your experience.