NQ Employment Solicitor

Employment Associate (NQ) | Leading International Law Firm| Tier 1 Team

A leading international law firm is looking to add a Newly Qualified Associate to its highly regarded Employment team in Leeds

The Firm:

· Global, full-service law firm

· Strong UK and international reputation across key sectors including financial services, tech, infrastructure and retail

· Highly ranked Employment team with significant Band 1 recognition across Chambers & Legal 500

· Advising a broad client base including FTSE companies, multinationals, and fast-growth businesses

· Known for high-profile, complex and cross-border work

· Collaborative, inclusive culture with a strong focus on development and progression

· Flexible, agile working environment

The Role:

· Newly Qualified Associate in the Employment team

· Leeds-based role

· Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

· Hybrid working model

You can expect to:

· Work closely with Partners and senior lawyers on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters

· Advise clients on employment litigation, disputes and high-profile claims

· Provide strategic and day-to-day HR advisory support to a diverse client base

· Support on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional employment issues

· Gain exposure to a wide range of sectors including technology, retail, financial services, education and industrials

· Contribute to client development initiatives and build strong client relationships

· Work as part of a large, nationally and internationally integrated Employment team

The Candidate:

· Newly Qualified Solicitor with at least one seat in Employment law

· Strong technical grounding in employment matters (contentious or advisory)

· Excellent organisation and attention to detail

· Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team

· Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills

· Commercially aware with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

· Interest in legal tech, AI and innovative approaches to delivering legal services

· Strong academic background

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading Employment team offering exposure to high-quality work, international clients and excellent long-term development within a progressive, forward-thinking firm.

If you’re interested in this role, please apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.