Employment Solicitor – Top 100 UK Firm – Leeds

Job Description

Employment Solicitor (2–6 PQE)nLeeds nHybrid WorkingnnA fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor to join a highly regarded, full-service UK law firm with a strong reputation for advising employers across a broad range of sectors.nnThis is a chance to join a well-established and growing Employment team known for its strength in respondent work, supporting regional, national and international clients including businesses, public sector organisations and charities.nnThe RolenYou’ll be part of a fast-paced and collaborative team, handling a varied caseload of both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. The work is predominantly employer-focused, with exposure to high-quality advisory and tribunal matters.nnYour responsibilities will include:

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• Providing pragmatic, commercial employment law advice across a range of issues

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• Managing your own Employment Tribunal caseload, including advocacy at hearings, PHRs and CMDs where appropriate

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• Supporting senior lawyers on complex matters and strategic projects

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• Drafting, researching and delivering clear, solution-focused advice to clients

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• Attending client meetings, negotiations and contributing to business development initiatives

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• Delivering training sessions and building strong client relationships

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• Supervising and delegating to junior team members where appropriate

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About You

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• 2–6 years’ PQE with solid employment law experience

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• Confident handling tribunal matters and client advisory work

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• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving skills

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• Able to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment

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• A team player with excellent communication and organisational skills

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• An interest in developing client relationships and contributing to business growth

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The FirmnThis is a Top 100 UK law firm with a strong regional presence and a reputation for delivering high-quality legal services to businesses, the public sector, healthcare organisations and private clients.nnThe Employment team is particularly well-regarded for its employer-side expertise, offering a broad mix of advisory, litigation and strategic HR support. You’ll be joining a supportive and inclusive environment that genuinely invests in the development and wellbeing of its people.nnWhat’s on Offer

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• Hybrid working (minimum 2 days in the office)

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• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)

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• Option to buy additional annual leave

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• Enhanced pension scheme (matched up to 6%)

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• Life assurance (4x salary)

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• Comprehensive health & wellbeing support

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• Flexible benefits package tailored to you

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