Employment Senior Associate

BCL Legal; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Employment Solicitor - Public Sector - North West / Hybrid Working

A standout opportunity for a senior Employment solicitor who is passionate about working with clients in the public sector and ready to take on greater responsibility within an award-winning firm.

The role

Working with this leading regional firm with a national reputation as part of its respected Employment (Public Sector) team.

1. Working with a client base in the Education, Housing, and Local Government sectors.
2. Part of an award-winning, values-led firm recently recognised as UK Employer of the Year 202.
3. Managing a broad caseload of public sector employment matters including unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, and TUPE.
4. Represent clients in Employment Tribunals and internal hearings such as grievances and disciplinary investigations.
5. Supervise, train, and mentor junior colleagues, delegating work to Solicitors and Paralegals.
6. Play an active role in business development through client training and leadership.

Requirements

1. A minimum of 5 years PQE as a Solicitor or CILEX equivalent.
2. Exposure to working with public sector clients.
3. Proven advocacy experience, or a strong desire to develop advocacy skills across Tribunals and client hearings.
4. A track record of managing a caseload independently and delivering results in line with fee targets.
5. Strong leadership, mentoring, and supervisory capabilities.
6. Willingness to travel for hearings and client needs as required.

Benefits

1. Opportunity to play a pivotal role within a collaborative and high-performing team.
2. A long-term career move within a firm that truly invests in its people.
3. A healthy approach to work-life balance, aligned with regional lifestyle and hybrid flexibility.
4. Award-winning culture, recognised for its values of authenticity, collaboration, and excellence.
5. A full range of benefits.

If you're looking to join a respected Employment team, gain hands-on experience with high-profile public sector clients, and grow your career in a supportive, award-winning environment - this Employment role is ideal.

For more information regarding this Employment role, please contact Nicola O'Hanlon at BCL Legal for a confidential discussion.