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.