Employment Solicitor

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A leading national law firm is looking to appoint a technically strong Employment Solicitor to join its highly regarded Leeds team.

• Title: Associate
• Practice area: Employment (respondent)
• Location: Leeds
• Salary: £58,000 - £65,000
• Work pattern: Hybrid
• Reports to: Partner
• Experience required: Sound contentious and non-contentious from

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious employment lawyer seeking high-quality work, genuine client exposure, and a supportive team environment where you will be encouraged to develop and progress.

You will advise a broad and diverse client base including company owners, senior managers, HR professionals, in-house counsel, public and private sector organisations, as well as senior employees and executives.

The work will cover the full spectrum of employment law, including:

• Contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Employment Tribunal litigation, including whistleblowing and discrimination claims
• Drafting employment contracts, policies and documentation
• Advising on disciplinary and grievance matters
• Dismissals, redundancy and restructuring projects
• Corporate support work including TUPE advice
• Assisting with and leading workplace investigations
• Supporting and contributing to business development initiatives

You will manage your own caseload (with appropriate supervision where required) and play an active role in building strong client and internal relationships.

Our client always considers a broad range of candidates for any role. As a guide, they are looking for:

• A qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with 2-6 years' PQE
• Experienced across contentious, advisory and transactional employment matters
• Confident managing a varied caseload and delivering commercially focused advice
• Comfortable working directly with clients and developing relationships

You will also ideally demonstrate:

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative approach, whilst being able to work independently
• A flexible and proactive mindset

Candidates who may not meet every single requirement but can demonstrate strong potential and commercial awareness are encouraged to apply.

You will join a supportive and collegiate employment team within a nationally recognised firm known for delivering pragmatic, commercially focused advice. The firm places strong emphasis on professional development and offers clear progression pathways.

If you are an Employment Solicitor in Leeds (or looking to relocate) and would like to discuss this opportunity confidentially, please get in touch.