Employment Counsel - Advocacy

Employment Counsel | Advocacy Unit | Leading National Law Firm | UK (Birmingham based) | Permanent BCL Legal are excited to be working with a leading national law firm as they continue to invest in and grow their Employment Advocacy Unit. This is a standout opportunity for a confident Employment Counsel to take on a central role in a strategically important national team, representing high-profile clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings across the UK. About the Role The firm is seeking an experienced employment advocate to join its expanding Advocacy Unit, a key part of its wider Employment, Pensions and Immigration national practice. This is a hands-on advocacy role, offering exposure to complex, high-value and often high-profile Employment Tribunal matters. In this role, you will be responsible for: - Advocacy in Employment Tribunal preliminary and final hearings across the UK. - Drafting pleadings, submissions and associated tribunal documentation. - Providing clear, pragmatic and commercially focused employment law advice. - Working closely with senior lawyers and the Head of Advocacy on case strategy and delivery. - Building strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external clients. - Supporting and contributing to client training, know-how and knowledge-sharing initiatives. - This role offers genuine scope to influence the development of a growing national advocacy practice and to work closely with colleagues across multiple offices. The Team You will be part of a large, highly regarded national Employment, Pensions and Immigration team, recognised for its technical excellence, collaborative culture and sector expertise across commercial, health and education clients. The Advocacy Unit is a relatively new and ambitious offering within the firm, with clear plans for growth and innovation. As a result, this role provides a rare opportunity to help shape how employment advocacy is delivered within a leading national firm. About You To be considered for this opportunity, you will be: A qualified barrister or solicitor advocate with 2-5 years' post-qualification or post-call experience. An experienced Employment Tribunal advocate, confident running preliminary and final hearings. Technically strong in employment law, with a commercial and practical approach to advice. A clear, confident communicator with strong client-handling skills. Collaborative in style, with an interest in contributing to the growth and direction of an advocacy-focused team. Motivated, adaptable and keen to work on complex, high-quality matters for leading national clients. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a Top 50 UK law firm that is genuinely committed to advocacy, innovation and people development. The firm offers: - A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. - High-quality advocacy work for major national and institutional clients. - A strong learning and development culture, including national and cross-office training. - A supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment. - Flexible working arrangements and a true national role, not tied to a single office. - Recognition as a Sunday Times Best Places to Work Apply Now If you are an employment advocate looking to take the next step in your career within a growing national advocacy unit, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Please contact me for a confidential discussion or submit your CV for consideration.