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.
* 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
* 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.
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