Employment Solicitor

Employment Solicitor (Associate) - Hybrid

Location: Leeds City Centre

Salary: £55,000 to £70,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: Around 5+ years' PQE (or equivalent experience)

If you are an Employment Solicitor looking for a role with a strong mix of executive exits, tribunal work and broader advisory support, this is an excellent opportunity to join a values led, employee owned firm in Leeds City Centre.

This is a hybrid position, with a typical pattern of two to three days in the office and two to three days from home following probation. You will work closely with senior colleagues on a varied employment caseload, with scope to build your profile and take the next step in your career.

The Opportunity

This role will suit someone who enjoys a hands on caseload, values high standards of client care, and wants the support and structure to develop further.

• Manage a varied employment caseload, including executive exits and employment tribunal litigation (with a focus on claimant work)
• Support on employment aspects of wider commercial matters, working alongside the Company and Commercial team
• Draft clear, accurate correspondence and legal documents, including tribunal pleadings and settlement documentation
• Prepare matters efficiently and methodically, ensuring deadlines are met and client care standards remain high
• Work under supervision while taking ownership of day to day progress on files
• Communicate confidently with clients and other parties by phone, email and in person

What We're Looking For

You will be organised, accurate and confident explaining technical employment law issues in a clear, client friendly way.

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with a current practising certificate
• Strong employment law experience, ideally around 5+ years' PQE (or equivalent)
• Good working knowledge of the Employment Tribunal process
• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail
• Strong client care and communication skills, including an excellent telephone manner
• Able to prioritise workload, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Confident IT skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Proactive, flexible approach and a genuine team mindset

Desirable

• Respondent litigation experience
• Experience advising employers on non-contentious employment matters

What's On Offer

• Salary: £55,000 to £70,000 (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working (typically two to three days in the office and two to three days from home following probation)
• Employee owned culture with profit share (subject to eligibility and service)
• Supportive environment where hard work and ability are recognised
• Clear development support to help you build a long term career in employment law

Location & Working Arrangements

Leeds City Centre. Hybrid working available following probation.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to or call for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.