EMPLOYMENT SOLICITOR – LEEDS | LEADING LEGAL TEAM | HYBRID WORKING

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an Associate Employment Solicitor to join a forward-thinking law firm with a national presence, to be based in Leeds. This is a fantastic role for a solicitor with solid experience in employment law who is seeking to build on their technical skills and work within a supportive and collaborative legal team.
This firm prides itself on offering expert legal services to businesses across a broad spectrum of employment matters, and you will gain hands-on exposure to a wide range of complex and rewarding employment cases.

THE ROLE

Working within a reputable and growing Employment Law Department, you will manage a caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, advising clients across a variety of sectors.
This role is ideally suited to a qualified solicitor with a strong foundation in employment law and a passion for delivering commercially sound, client-focused legal advice. You’ll benefit from excellent development prospects in a firm that places genuine emphasis on career progression.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise and represent clients across a range of employment matters including unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE and whistleblowing
• Handle cases both independently and collaboratively with senior team members
• Engage directly with clients, courts, counsel and relevant third parties
• Support insurance-funded litigation, including considerations of policy coverage
• Represent clients before the Employment Tribunal and in other relevant forums
• Delegate and supervise work of junior team members including paralegals and trainees
• Maintain full compliance with all professional regulatory obligations
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and client care

This role offers a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private pension and medical insurance
• Group income protection and life assurance (4x salary)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Company maternity and paternity pay
• Paid sick leave
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities and structured training
• Friendly and inclusive team culture
• Regular social events and fundraising initiative