Employment Solicitor/ Barrister

Employment Solicitor/Barrister (5+ PQE) - International Law Firm - Nottingham Are you an experienced Employment Solicitor or Barrister looking to take your career to the next level in a high-profile international law firm? This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled litigator with a passion for advocacy to join a leading team in Nottingham, where you will play a pivotal role in a diverse mix of contentious and non-contentious employment work - with a particular emphasis on contentious matters. The Role: In this dynamic role, you'll be at the forefront of complex and high-profile employment law cases, offering expert legal advice and representing clients in tribunal and court. Your work will span across a variety of contentious and advisory areas, with a focus on litigation, including advocacy. The team handles some of the most challenging and high-stakes matters in the employment law space, including: · Discrimination Claims: Advising on and litigating claims in the tribunal and High Court. · Whistleblowing: Representing both employers and employees in contentious whistleblowing disputes. · Equal Pay: Handling complex and large-scale equal pay claims for major clients. · Contentious Advisory Work: Providing robust and strategic advice in relation to contentious workplace matters, often involving senior executives and high-net-worth individuals. You'll have the chance to work with a collaborative and supportive team, gaining exposure to a broad range of matters and high-calibre clients, including blue-chip corporations, public sector organisations, and executives. Key Responsibilities: · Conducting and managing employment litigation cases, with a particular focus on advocacy and litigation in both tribunal and High Court. · Providing strategic, commercial, and pragmatic advice on a wide range of contentious employment matters. · Drafting and reviewing legal documents, including pleadings and witness statements. · Representing clients in hearings, tribunals, and mediations, ensuring top-tier client service and advocacy. · Supporting the team in the development of thought leadership and business development initiatives. The Candidate: We're seeking a highly motivated Employment Solicitor or Barrister with at least 5 years of experience in employment law, ideally with a strong background in litigation and advocacy. The successful candidate will demonstrate: · Strong advocacy skills, with experience representing clients in employment tribunals and courts. · A proactive and commercial approach to problem-solving and client management. · The ability to work effectively as part of a team, but also independently with minimal supervision. · A desire to further develop in a fast-paced and intellectually stimulating environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading international firm with a highly regarded employment team, where you'll have the chance to work on high-profile cases and develop your expertise in contentious employment law. Benefits: · Competitive salary and bonus structure. · Career development and training opportunities. · A supportive and inclusive team environment. · Access to high-profile, complex cases from day one. · Hybrid working options to support work-life balance. If you're interested please get in contact with Lauren Evans from laurenevans@bcllegal.com <mailto:laurenevans@bcllegal.com>