Employment Senior Associate (tribunal work included)

Senior Associate - Employment | National Firm | Birmingham BCL Legal is pleased to be assisting a highly regarded national law firm with the recruitment of a Senior Associate to join its established Employment team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and growing practice at a particularly exciting time for employment law. With legislative reform and increasing volumes of Employment Tribunal litigation, the team is experiencing strong demand and offers exposure to a broad range of complex and high-profile contentious employment matters. The Opportunity The successful candidate will join a nationally recognised employment practice known for its collaborative culture, strong sector expertise and high-quality client base. Working closely with partners and colleagues across the wider employment group, you will play a key role in managing Employment Tribunal litigation while also benefiting from exposure to advisory and project-based work. The work is varied and engaging, providing excellent visibility and the opportunity to work on complex and often high-profile employment disputes across a range of sectors. Key Responsibilities * Managing Employment Tribunal matters from inception through to hearing and resolution * Reviewing Claim Forms and preparing ET3 responses and Grounds of Resistance * Conducting case management and preliminary hearings * Preparing cases for hearing, including disclosure exercises, witness interviews, witness statements and drafting submissions * Instructing and liaising with Counsel in a commercially and cost-effective manner * Negotiating with external representatives and relevant stakeholders * Working collaboratively with wider employment teams and sector specialists across the firm * Supporting a broader mix of employment advisory and project work alongside litigation matters Candidate Requirements The team is keen to speak with employment lawyers who have: * Strong experience handling Employment Tribunal litigation, particularly complex and multi-day matters * Experience dealing with Equality Act and/or whistleblowing claims, whether from a claimant or respondent perspective * Excellent technical knowledge of employment law and Tribunal procedure * Advocacy experience at preliminary hearing level alongside strong drafting and negotiation skills * Commercial awareness and sound judgement when assessing litigation risk and strategy * Strong communication skills and the ability to support clients through sensitive and high-pressure situations * Experience managing electronic bundles and significant volumes of case documentation * A collaborative and team-oriented approach The Firm This leading national firm is recognised for its collaborative culture, sector expertise and commitment to delivering practical, commercially focused advice to clients across both the public and private sectors. The firm offers genuinely high-quality work, flexible working arrangements and strong long-term career development opportunities within a supportive and inclusive environment. Apply Now For a confidential discussion regarding this Senior Associate - Employment opportunity, please contact Donna Jones at BCL Legal.