Employment Associate | 2-5 years' PQE | Leeds with hybrid working A stellar global firm is looking to welcome an ambitious Employment Associate to their market-leading team in Leeds. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a truly international team with extensive reach, acting for a range of employers from small start-ups to listed multinationals across a broad spread of sectors. THE OPPORTUNITY This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and strongest full-service commercial firms. With offices spanning over 40 continents, the firm is truly dynamic with world-wide reach and a diverse mix of clients from FTSE 100 corporations to emerging companies, and from individuals to local and national governments. Following sustained revenue growth over the past years, as well as an increase in significant and complex mandates, the Employment team are keen to continue to build and grow the team with the addition of an Associate. The Employment team has widespread reach, acting for a range of employers spanning start-ups, up to listed multinationals across several interesting sectors including Retail, Finance, FMCG, Media and Advertising, Manufacturing, and Engineering. You can expect lots of client contact, and a rewarding and challenging career path - all of which come with a role at this leading global firm. From the outset, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting cross-jurisdictional matters, as well as providing locally based advice. You will also advise on a broad range of projects including drafting global policies and procedures, disciplinary and grievance issues, restructures and redundancies, TUPE and changes to terms and conditions. ABOUT YOU The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes: · Qualified Solicitor, ideally 2-5 years' PQE. · Solid matter management across contentious and non-contentious employment matters. · Confident communicator and the ability to maintain strong relationships with clients. · The ability to deliver high-quality work and manage client demands. · Self-motivated and the ability to work and act on your own initiative. · Willing to play a key part in business development. · Excellent academic credentials. OTHER INFORMATION · Market-leading salary from c. £70k upwards depending on experience. · A bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. · Exceptional quality work. If this sounds like your ideal opportunity and you would like to hear more about this role, please contact jenniferhepple@bcllegal.com to arrange a confidential chat. Or apply now with a copy of your CV for immediate consideration! BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.