Employment Law Professional Support Lawyer

Employment Law Professional Support Lawyer

Are you an experienced Employment Lawyer seeking a dynamic and innovative role that offers a stimulating alternative to traditional fee earning? Join a leading international law firm's employment team in Leeds, where cutting-edge technology and a forward-thinking culture create an exciting environment to develop your expertise. This position provides the opportunity to embed yourself fully within the employment team, working on high-profile projects, contributing to client training, and being involved in pitches and strategic development.

It’s a unique chance to elevate your career in a role that values technical excellence, creativity, and contribution to shaping the future of employment law.

This role is for a Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) specialising in Employment Law. You will work closely with the UK employment team, providing strategic advice and technical support, as well as engaging in horizon scanning, internal training, and knowledge management activities. You will support client relationships through the development of legal updates, publications, and thought leadership, ensuring the firm’s employment offering remains innovative and market-leading.

Your responsibilities will include collaborating on client pitches, developing deep sector expertise, and driving the use of legal technology, including AI tools, to enhance service delivery. The role offers flexible working arrangements—full or part-time, with hybrid working — based in Leeds city centre.

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum of around 8 years’ post-qualification employment law experience
• Excellent technical employment law knowledge with a keen eye for detail and innovation
• Strong team player with a proactive attitude and a commercial mindset
• Interest (not necessarily expertise) in AI and legal technology, with the enthusiasm to help integrate these tools into daily practice
• Experience in mentoring or developing junior lawyers and contributing to internal training
• Self-starter with a genuine desire to do things differently and improve legal service delivery

This is an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of employment law in a firm renowned for its technological innovation and global reach. Enjoy ongoing professional development, flexible working options, and the chance to contribute to a collaborative and inclusive culture that values your skills and ambition. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, contact Sophie Linley at Sacco Mann on  to discuss this exciting opportunity further.

Sacco Mann have simply focused on quality, integrity, hard work and being human every day for over two decades. Success for our Clients, our Candidates and for us! In fact, over 27 years of success.

Recruitment decisions for both Clients and Candidates are incredibly important. In the legal and IP markets they literally change the fortunes of both businesses and individuals.

Our Clients are pretty much all repeat users, our Candidates regularly go on to become Clients, our contacts and connections are honed over many years. We are trusted, have influence and can affect the right introductions.

Our success is built on the fact that we put our Clients and Candidates first. We did that to start with, do that now and will do it for the next 20 years. You are in good hands!