Employment Senior Associate

Employment Lawyer (Senior Associate) | 5+ PQE | Top Tier International Law Firm | Leeds A leading international law firm is looking to add a Senior Associate to its highly regarded Employment team in Leeds. The Firm: · Top-tier international law firm with a strong UK and global presence · Market-leading Employment & Immigration practice · Advising FTSE 100 companies and major UK and international businesses · Sector expertise across financial services, retail & consumer, energy and transport · Clear values-led, inclusive and collaborative culture · Strong focus on innovation, technology and future-facing legal services · Significant investment in learning, development and leadership training · Commitment to diversity, wellbeing and agile working The Role: · Employment Senior Associate (5+ PQE) · Highly competitive salary and benefits package · Flexible hybrid working model (3 days office-based minimum) · Advising on the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters · Supporting major UK and international clients across multiple sectors · Handling complex tribunal litigation, whistleblowing and business protection issues · Advising on large-scale projects including outsourcing and restructuring exercises · Developing close, trusted client relationships and taking a leading role on matters · Working collaboratively with colleagues across Employment and wider firm practice areas · Using technology and innovative tools to enhance client service · Active involvement in business development and client growth initiatives · Playing a senior role in mentoring, supervising and developing junior lawyers The Candidate: · Ideally 5+ years PQE in employment law · Experience across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters · Technically excellent with a commercial and pragmatic approach · Confident working directly with clients and managing relationships · Enthusiastic about continuous learning and professional development · Interested in innovation, technology and improving service delivery · Keen to collaborate across teams and contribute to firm-wide initiatives · Supportive team player who enjoys developing less experienced colleagues This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading Employment team in Leeds, offering high-quality work for prestigious clients, clear progression, flexible working and a genuinely supportive and ambitious firm culture. If you're interested in this role, please apply now or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.