Employment Lawyer 2+

Employment Lawyer - 2-7 PQE - Manchester This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join one of the UK's most highly regarded Employment & Reward teams. The role offers exposure to high-profile clients, complex cross-border matters, and a clear path for career progression. The Opportunity Working with a top-tier international law firm, which is expanding its market-leading Employment team. The team is recognised nationally and internationally for its strength in advising FTSE blue-chip companies, global corporates, and financial institutions on strategic and complex employment law matters. The role will include; Advising high-profile clients on strategic employment law issues, including complex grievances, discrimination, whistleblowing, restructuring, and redundancy. Managing high-value Employment Tribunal claims and, where relevant, High Court litigation (including restrictive covenant enforcement and bonus disputes). Supporting executive-level matters such as senior recruitment, terminations, and boardroom issues. Act on cross-border employment matters, collaborating closely with international offices. Contribute to large-scale projects such as global change management, benefit redesign, and gender pay gap reporting. Provide innovative, commercially focused solutions to help clients achieve their strategic objectives. About You This role is an excellent platform for lawyers who want early responsibility, client contact, and long-term career development within a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment. Qualified solicitor with 2-7 years' PQE gained in a commercial law firm. Demonstrate technical excellence in employment law and strong market knowledge. Possess experience advising on complex contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Are collaborative team players with excellent communication and client-relationship skills. Experience in M&A, outsourcing projects, or cross-border employment issues will be advantageous, but not essential. Why Apply? An opportunity to work in a top-ranked Employment & Reward team with access to cutting-edge legal work and high-profile clients. Benefit from clear career progression pathways, with regular one-to-ones, career discussions, and biannual appraisals. Access to first-class training and development, including specialist technical training and sector-focused knowledge sharing. Gain early responsibility with direct client contact and opportunities to build long-term relationships. Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture that values collaboration and work-life balance. For more information regarding this Employment role, please contact Nicola O'Hanlon at BCL Legal. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.