Employment Associate

Employment Associate | NQ-4 PQE | Top National Firm | Leeds A highly respected national law firm is looking to recruit an Associate into its growing Employment team in Leeds. The Firm: · Top 50 and Legal 500 ranked UK law firm with an excellent national reputation · Clear values-led, people-first culture · Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion · Market-leading expertise across numerous sectors · Genuine cross-office collaboration · Supportive, collegiate environment with no egos · Considered and flexible approach to working arrangements and wellbeing The Role: · Employment Associate · Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package · Joining a busy and expanding Employment team in Leeds · Advising clients across health (NHS and private), education, government, charities and commercial sectors · Primarily contentious employment work · Managing Employment Tribunal litigation and complex advisory matters · Involvement in high-profile and sensitive public sector work · Delivering training and contributing to business development initiatives · Working as part of a highly collaborative national employment team across offices · Clear progression pathway The Candidate: · NQ-4 years' PQE in employment law · Background advising complex or public sector employers is advantageous · Advocacy experience or an interest in advocacy welcomed · Excellent communication, drafting and client-handling skills · Commercially minded, pragmatic and solutions-focused · A collaborative and respectful team player who values culture and personality as much as technical ability · Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities · Interest in contributing to team growth, development and wider firm initiatives This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly regarded Employment team at a firm that offers stimulating, meaningful work, genuine flexibility, and a supportive environment in which to build a long-term career. If you're interested in this role, please apply now, forward an up-to-date CV, or get in touch for a confidential discussion. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.