Employment Solicitor (NQ-5)

Employment Associate | NQ-5 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
• 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:

• 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

The Candidate:

• NQ‑5 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.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.

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