Employment Solicitor – National Firm – NQ to 4 PQE Ideal – Leeds

Company: QED Legal
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Job Description

A leading national law firm is looking to recruit an Employment Solicitor (NQ–4 PQE) to join its highly regarded team. nnThe TeamnnThe Employment team advises a broad range of household-name employers and major national businesses on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. The team is highly ranked in the Legal Directories and continues to experience strong growth nationally.nnThe RolennYou will work closely with Partners and senior lawyers on a varied caseload of employment matters including:n 

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  • Redundancy and restructuring matters
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  • Disciplinary and grievance processes
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  • Whistleblowing and discrimination claims
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  • Employment Tribunal litigation
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  • Drafting defences, witness statements and merits reports
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  • Supporting clients with day-to-day employment law advice
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  • Drafting articles and legal updates
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  • Assisting with training, networking and wider business development initiatives
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This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer looking to develop within a highly respected national practice, gaining exposure to high-quality work and well-known clients.nnAbout Youn 

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  • Qualified Solicitor (NQ–4 PQE)
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  • Strong technical employment law knowledge
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  • Previous employment law experience during training contract or post-qualification
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  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
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  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines
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  • Team-oriented with a proactive and flexible approach
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What’s on Offern 

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  • High-quality national employment work
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  • Exposure to major UK employers and household-name clients
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  • Hybrid/flexible working
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  • Strong training and development support
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  • Collaborative and ambitious national team
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  • Genuine long-term career progression opportunities
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Posted: May 23rd, 2026