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.

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.

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.

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.