Employment SA/Managing Associate

Employment Senior/Managing Associate | 5+ PQE | Birmingham We are working with a highly regarded national law firm seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE to join its leading Employment team as a Senior or Managing Associate. This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognised practice advising a broad client base ranging from PLCs to SMEs, as well as senior executives and professionals, on a wide range of complex employment matters. The Role: Advise clients on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters including disciplinary issues, grievances, dismissals and discrimination claims. Provide strategic employment law advice to senior management teams and boards. Advise on TUPE transfers, restructures and redundancy programmes. Support clients on whistleblowing matters, employee relations issues and workforce change projects. Represent clients in Employment Tribunal claims and related disputes. Draft and review employment contracts, policies, settlement agreements and related documentation. Advise senior executives and professionals on all aspects of the employment relationship. Communicate directly with clients, take instructions and manage matters efficiently. Contribute to business development initiatives, client relationship management and marketing activity. Play a key role in the continued growth and strategic development of the team. Candidate Requirements: Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in employment law. Strong technical knowledge across contentious and advisory employment matters, ideally gained within a reputable private practice team. Experience advising employer clients on strategic and day-to-day HR issues. Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence in client-facing situations. Highly organised with the ability to manage a busy and varied caseload. Commercially aware and able to deliver pragmatic, client-focused advice. Strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Desirable Skills: Experience acting for senior executives on employment matters. Previous involvement in business development and networking initiatives. Experience supervising junior lawyers or mentoring team members. Exposure to corporate support work on transactions and TUPE matters. Benefits: Join a nationally recognised and highly ranked Employment team. Work with a diverse client base on complex and high-value matters. Exposure to a broad mix of contentious, advisory and strategic employment work. Clear opportunities for progression and professional development. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Hybrid working policy with flexibility to work remotely for part of the week. Inclusive and supportive culture with a strong commitment to diversity and wellbeing. This is an excellent opportunity for an employment lawyer looking to develop their career within a leading national team. For a confidential discussion, contact donna jones at BCL Legal.