Employment Solicitor

My client is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor (Associate) to join their growing Employment team based in Leeds. This is a hybrid opportunity offering a mix of office and home working following completion of probation.

The successful candidate will work closely with a Partner, managing a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, while also supporting the Corporate and Commercial team on employment-related issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage executive exit and settlement agreement matters. 
• Handle claimant employment tribunal litigation from instruction through to conclusion. 
• Advise clients on a range of employment law matters. 
• Assist the Corporate and Commercial team with employment aspects of corporate transactions. 
• Prepare legal documentation, correspondence and tribunal paperwork. 
• Manage deadlines and ensure compliance with tribunal procedures. 
• Deliver excellent client care and maintain strong client relationships. 
• Explain complex legal issues clearly, both verbally and in writing. 
• Work efficiently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. 

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with approximately 5+ years' PQE in Employment Law. 
• Strong knowledge of the Employment Tribunal process. 
• Experience handling claimant employment litigation. 
• Respondent employment litigation experience would be advantageous. 
• Experience advising employers on non-contentious employment matters is desirable. 
• Excellent drafting, communication and negotiation skills. 
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail. 
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently. 
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to client service.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
 
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