Position
Newly Qualified Employment Solicitor – Leeds – Competitive Salary + Benefits Package
Start Date: September / October 2026 (for September 2026 qualifiers)
About the Firm
Our client is a top-tier, full-service law firm working with leading businesses across the private sector. The Employment team is one of the largest and most highly regarded in the UK, consistently ranked in the top tier by Chambers and Legal 500.
Role Overview
A superb opportunity to join a Tier 1-rated Employment team in its Leeds office. The role involves working on a mix of contentious and non‑contentious matters, including:
- Advising on HR and employee relations issues
- Managing Employment Tribunal claims and case strategies
- Advising on TUPE and restructuring projects
- Drafting employment contracts, policies and guidance documents
- Supporting on corporate transactions and due diligence
- Delivering client training and contributing to legal updates and publications
Qualifications & Skills
- Qualify as a Solicitor in September 2026, ideally having completed a 6‑ or 12‑month seat in Employment law at a top‑tier or highly regarded firm
- Strong academic background and solid grounding in employment law
- Experience in both contentious and non‑contentious work preferred; applicants with experience in either are encouraged to apply
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A commercial, client‑focused approach with enthusiasm for business development
- A genuine team player with the ambition to develop within a leading practice
What’s On Offer
A highly competitive salary and benefits package await. Your career development will be championed through the ongoing training and support framework in place.
Contact
For a confidential conversation, please contact Sophie Linley at Sacco Mann on 0113 236 6711 or email sophie.linley@saccomann.com.
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