Employment Associate - Manchester BCL is recruiting an Employment Associate to join a market leading team in Manchester. If you are from a national/top tier firm and are interested in focusing on the sports sector, this is a unique opportunity outside London. The Role · Complex high level employment work, where no two days are the same · Chance to build on your skills through a unique opportunity to have a genuine involvement in a sought after after industry · Work within a market leading firm, with an ability to build a name in the sports sector · Be involved in a hugely varied caseload working with high profile clients Candidate Requirements · Employment experience working at a national/international law firm · 1 - 4 PQE qualified solicitor · Both contentious and non-contentious employment experience · A commercial edge and confidence working with high profile clients · Sport sector experience is not necessary · Excellent academics Benefits · The opportunity to work on the most high profile and complex employment matters in world sport · A rare opportunity within a highly desired sector · A chance to work with some of the largest organisations and clubs in the sector and with some world-renowned athletes · Join a friendly and welcoming team and working for a commercial law firm that promotes internal progression · If you match the above description for this Employment Associate role and have been looking for an opportunity to join a firm where you can build your own internal profile in a sought after sector, please contact Nicola O'Hanlon for a confidential discussion. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.