Employment Solicitor

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (part-time applications considered)
Location: Leeds
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience and qualifications

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor to join a well-established and growing employment law team. This role offers a varied mix of contentious and non-contentious work across a diverse range of sectors, providing an excellent platform for career development and progression.

The successful candidate will work within a collaborative and supportive environment, delivering high-quality legal services while developing their own expertise and specialism in employment law.

The team acts for clients nationally and advises across a broad spectrum of industries, including finance, transport, education, healthcare, entertainment and professional services.

The employment team is well-established and continues to expand, offering exposure to a broad range of employment and industrial relations matters. This is an opportunity to join an experienced claimant-focused practice with a strong reputation and a growing client base.

Applications are welcomed from qualified solicitors with experience managing their own caseload. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to build relationships with clients and stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent client care and interpersonal skills
• Sound technical employment law knowledge, with a willingness to develop further
• Effective organisational and case management skills
• A collaborative and proactive approach to work

• Managing a varied caseload following a structured induction period
• Advising and representing clients in employment and industrial relations matters through all stages of litigation
• Providing advice on settlement agreements
• Supporting and progressing group litigation matters
• Drafting articles and marketing content for both online and offline channels
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Participating in networking, community and charitable initiatives where desired

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing mentoring
• Structured training and professional development opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• A workplace committed to diversity, inclusion and employee wellbeing

Flexible working arrangements may include adjusted start and finish times, hybrid working and dedicated focus time where appropriate.

In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include:

• Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of basic salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays and long-service enhancements
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance cover
• Interest-free travel loan scheme
• Funded social events (attendance optional)
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Workplace adjustments to support individual needs and promote accessibility