Employment 1-4PQE

Employment Solicitor | 1-4 PQE | Leading National Firm | Birmingham BCL Legal is delighted to be assisting a highly regarded national law with a strong reputation is seeking an Employment Solicitor (1-4 PQE) to join its growing Employment team in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior to mid-level solicitor to work on a broad range of high-quality, employer-focused employment matters within a supportive and collaborative team. The Team The Employment team is recognised for its approachable, practical, and commercially focused advice. Acting primarily for employers, the team supports a diverse client base across the public, health, care, and voluntary sectors - including NHS organisations, private healthcare providers, and other large employers. The team advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters, and is known for its involvement in complex, high-profile litigation and major workforce projects. You'll be joining a national team but working primarily from the Birmingham office, with a flexible hybrid model. The Role Working closely with senior lawyers and partners, the successful candidate will: Manage their own caseload of contentious and advisory employment matters Advise on day-to-day HR issues including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and equality matters Draft and review contracts, handbooks, and HR policies Represent clients in Employment Tribunal litigation Advise on TUPE, redundancy, and restructure processes Assist with client training, business development, and multi-disciplinary project teams You will be working with high-profile clients, particularly in the healthcare and wider public sectors, and will be encouraged to take on responsibility and develop strong client relationships from an early stage. About You You will be a qualified solicitor with: 1-4 years' PQE in employment law Solid experience of both contentious and non-contentious matters Strong drafting, communication, and organisational skills A commercial, client-focused approach A genuine interest in working on the employer side, particularly in the health or public sector Advocacy experience (desirable but not essential) Why Apply? High-quality, meaningful work with prominent employer clients Strong supervision and mentoring, with clear opportunities for progression Friendly, down-to-earth team culture with a focus on collaboration and development Hybrid working policy with flexibility to support work-life balance Benefits Competitive salary and discretionary bonus 25 days' annual leave (plus the option to buy more) Private medical insurance and health assessments Enhanced pension scheme Life assurance and income protection Employee wellbeing support and inclusive workplace culture Apply Now If you're an employment solicitor looking for a new challenge in a supportive national firm, please submit your CV or get in touch with Donna Jones at BCL Legal for a confidential discussion.