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
· 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-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.
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.
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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-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.
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.
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