Employment Senior Associate

Leeds

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. If you're interested in this role, please apply now or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.

Posted 2026-04-29

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