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Employment Solicitor
Role Overview
A leading national commercial law firm is seeking a talented Employment Solicitor (as a guide 2–6 PQE) to join its well-regarded Employment team in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and commercially focused practice offering high-quality work, genuine client exposure and long-term career development.
You will join a busy and supportive Employment team advising on a broad spectrum of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. The role offers significant client responsibility, working with a diverse client base that includes owner-managed businesses, HR professionals, in-house legal teams, public and private sector organisations, and senior executives.
This opportunity would suit a technically strong employment lawyer who enjoys a varied caseload and is confident delivering commercially pragmatic advice.
Candidate Profile / Experience Needed
Applications are welcomed from qualified solicitors (or equivalent) with 2+ years’ post-qualification experience and demonstrable experience across a full range of employment law matters, including:
- Employment Tribunal litigation, including whistleblowing and discrimination claims
- Drafting employment contracts, policies and settlement agreements
- Advising on employee relations issues, disciplinary matters and grievances
- Dismissals, redundancies and restructuring exercises
- Corporate support work, including TUPE
- Workplace investigations
- You will be comfortable managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision and delivering clear, commercially focused advice.
What’s on Offer?
The firm offers a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme, alongside a comprehensive and people-focused benefits package, including:
- 25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
- Birthday privilege day and Christmas shutdown
- Holiday buy, sell and carryover scheme
- Hybrid working and “dress for your day” policy
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Bespoke training and development opportunities
- This is a firm that places genuine emphasis on wellbeing, flexibility and long-term career progression.
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If you are an Employment Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career within a highly respected Leeds-based team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please apply with an up to date CV.
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