Company: QED Legal

Apply for the Employment Solicitor – National Firm – NQ to 4 PQE Ideal – Leeds

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

Redundancy and restructuring matters

Disciplinary and grievance processes

Whistleblowing and discrimination claims

Employment Tribunal litigation

Drafting defences, witness statements and merits reports

Supporting clients with day-to-day employment law advice

Drafting articles and legal updates

Assisting with training, networking and wider business development initiatives

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

Qualified Solicitor (NQ–4 PQE)

Strong technical employment law knowledge

Previous employment law experience during training contract or post-qualification

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines

Team-oriented with a proactive and flexible approach

What’s on Offern

High-quality national employment work

Exposure to major UK employers and household-name clients

Hybrid/flexible working

Strong training and development support

Collaborative and ambitious national team

Genuine long-term career progression opportunities

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Posted: May 23rd, 2026