Employment Lawyer (Senior Associate) | 5+ PQE | Top Tier International Law Firm | Leeds
A leading international law firm is looking to add a Senior Associate to its highly regarded Employment team in Leeds.
The Firm
* Top-tier international law firm with a strong UK and global presence
* Market-leading Employment & Immigration practice
* Advising FTSE 100 companies and major UK and international businesses
* Sector expertise across financial services, retail & consumer, energy and transport
* Clear values-led, inclusive and collaborative culture
* Strong focus on innovation, technology and future-facing legal services
* Significant investment in learning, development and leadership training
* Commitment to diversity, wellbeing and agile working
The Role
* Employment Senior Associate (5+ PQE)
* Highly competitive salary and benefits package
* Flexible hybrid working model (3 days office-based minimum)
* Advising on the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters
* Supporting major UK and international clients across multiple sectors
* Handling complex tribunal litigation, whistleblowing and business protection issues
* Advising on large-scale projects including outsourcing and restructuring exercises
* Developing close, trusted client relationships and taking a leading role on matters
* Working collaboratively with colleagues across Employment and wider firm practice areas
* Using technology and innovative tools to enhance client service
* Active involvement in business development and client growth initiatives
* Playing a senior role in mentoring, supervising and developing junior lawyers
The Candidate
* Ideally 5+ years PQE in employment law
* Experience across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters
* Technically excellent with a commercial and pragmatic approach
* Confident working directly with clients and managing relationships
* Enthusiastic about continuous learning and professional development
* Interested in innovation, technology and improving service delivery
* Keen to collaborate across teams and contribute to firm-wide initiatives
* Supportive team player who enjoys developing less experienced colleagues
This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading Employment team in Leeds, offering high-quality work for prestigious clients, clear progression, flexible working and a genuinely supportive and ambitious firm culture.
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
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