Employment Senior Associate / Legal Director

Employment Senior Associate / Legal Director - Liverpool About the Firm BCL is instructed on behalf of an award-winning international law firm with a strong reputation for excellence. The firm operates across a wide range of sectors, providing strategic advice and legal solutions to clients ranging from large corporations to public sector bodies. The Opportunity The team is looking to appoint a talented Employment lawyer to join a growing team in its Liverpool office. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a highly respected firm and gain exposure to a broad spectrum of employment law matters. Working alongside a recognised Partner who has over 20 years of experience, you'll receive substantial client responsibility and mentorship. The role will involve - - Providing expert advice across a wide range of employment law issues to clients including company owners, HR professionals, public and private sector organisations, and senior employees. - Handling a varied caseload of both contentious and non-contentious matters, covering areas such as discrimination, employee relations, whistleblowing, TUPE, maternity/paternity rights, redundancies, dismissals, grievances, and employment tribunal claims. - Contributing to transactional matters and support clients in employment-related aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and restructures. - Managing client relationships and developing business opportunities. - Supervising and mentoring junior members of the team About you The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with significant experience in employment law, particularly in a commercial context. A proven ability to manage a diverse caseload with strong commercial acumen. A proactive attitude to business development, including building and maintaining relationships with clients. Benefits In return, you'll receive an attractive benefits package and be part of an inclusive and supportive work culture. Benefits include: 25 days' annual leave plus a birthday privilege day and Christmas shutdown Flexible working options, including agile and home working BUPA private medical insurance and life assurance Flexible pension scheme And more This role offers an exceptional opportunity for career development with exposure to high-quality work and mentoring from some of the best in the field. You'll be joining a supportive team where your skills will be valued and your professional growth nurtured. For a confidential discussion about this senior Employment role, please contact Nicola O'Hanlon at BCL Legal. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.