Employment Associate - Birmingham

Associate - Employment Team | 1-3 PQE | National Law Firm | Birmingham/Hybrid BCL Legal is delighted to be working with a leading national law firm that is looking to recruit an Employment Associate for its highly regarded Birmingham office. This opportunity is offered on a permanent, full-time basis with a flexible hybrid working policy. A competitive salary and excellent benefits package are available, commensurate with experience. With ongoing team growth, this is a fantastic opportunity for long-term career progression. The Role As an Associate within this successful and well-established Employment team, you will work on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters for clients across the public and private sectors. Key responsibilities include: · Providing strategic and day-to-day HR and employment law advice · Drafting employment contracts, handbooks, and internal policies · Managing Employment Tribunal claims from start to finish · Supporting employment aspects of corporate and real estate transactions · Handling data subject access requests and compliance issues · Taking part in business development and marketing initiatives · Contributing to internal and external training sessions and legal updates · Developing and maintaining strong client relationships · Adhering to Lexcel and departmental file management standards · Actively participating in team and firm-wide training About You To be successful in this role, you will have: · 1-3 years' PQE with solid experience in employment law · A background advising commercial and/or public sector clients (desirable) · Excellent drafting, communication, and analytical skills · A strong commercial mindset and client-focused approach · The ability to manage a varied and busy caseload effectively · A collaborative nature and a desire to contribute to a growing team · Enthusiasm for business development and marketing activity The Offering In return, you will receive: · A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package · A flexible hybrid working arrangement · Clear career progression and mentoring within a supportive environment · Exposure to high-quality work with a diverse client base · A collaborative and inclusive culture that values your development Apply Now To be considered for this Employment Associate position, please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact Donna Jones at BCL Legal for more information.