they still hate BALPA
Well, in my experience and when I needed them back in 2011 for a simple Compromise Agreement witnessing (as a legal entity and as required in law, U.K.) - BALPA's best advice was "that I needed a Solicitor". Genius. IPA - equally useless. Just my personal opinion, your experience may differ.
As far as J2 terms/conditions - have to say - for me - they're pretty damn good on comparison. No company is ever going to be perfect (it's a business after all!), yes one or two 'niggles' - but eh, SFO and c. £100k a year plus benefits - that alone compares very favourably in the U.K. market currently does it not?