Employment (Charities) Solicitor

BCL Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

Employment (Charities) Solicitor | Senior or Principal Associate | 4+ PQE | Leading National Firm | Birmingham

BCL Legal is delighted to be working with a top-ranked national firm on an exciting opportunity for a Senior or Principal Associate to join their renowned Charities team as an Employment Solicitor in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to support and help to lead a growing team, advising high-profile charity and third-sector clients on a wide variety of employment matters, during an exciting time of expansion. The role is offered on a full-time, permanent basis with flexible working options available and hybrid working as standard.

The Role

As a Senior/Principal Associate in the Employment team, you will:

- Undertake a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment work, primarily supporting charity and third-sector clients.
- Act for over 250 charities, including high-profile clients such as the Wellcome Trust, the British Council, Children in Need, and The King's Trust.
- Advise clients on Employment Tribunal matters, as well as deliver training, seminars, and legal updates to clients.
- Be actively involved in business development and client relationship management to foster further growth of the practice.
- Support the management and supervision of junior team members, while working closely with the partner to grow the charity-focused employment practice.
- Collaborate with a cross-office team working across a variety of sectors, including commercial, health, higher education, and sports.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will:

- Have at least 4 years' experience in employment law, gained in a reputable firm with a strong employment practice.
- Demonstrate experience and expertise in advising clients in the charity and third-sector space.
- Have strong business development skills and the ability to foster and maintain strong client relationships.
- Be a team player with the ability to lead and supervise junior members of the team.
- Be highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple complex matters.

The Offering

As a Senior/Principal Associate in this prestigious firm, you will be rewarded with:

- A competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.
- Excellent career development opportunities, including leadership and team-building responsibilities.
- A supportive, inclusive, and flexible working environment.
- The opportunity to work with high-profile clients and be a part of a rapidly expanding practice.
- Access to ongoing training and development, with a focus on professional growth.

Apply Now!

To apply for this Employment (Charities) Solicitor vacancy, please submit your CV or contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal for a confidential discussion.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.