Employment Solicitor
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (part-time applications considered)
Location: Leeds
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience and qualifications
The Opportunit
yAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor to join a well-established and growing employment law team. This role offers a varied mix of contentious and non-contentious work across a diverse range of sectors, providing an excellent platform for career development and progression
.The successful candidate will work within a collaborative and supportive environment, delivering high-quality legal services while developing their own expertise and specialism in employment law
.The team acts for clients nationally and advises across a broad spectrum of industries, including finance, transport, education, healthcare, entertainment and professional services
.About the Ro
leThe employment team is well-established and continues to expand, offering exposure to a broad range of employment and industrial relations matters. This is an opportunity to join an experienced claimant-focused practice with a strong reputation and a growing client bas
e.About
YouApplications are welcomed from qualified solicitors with experience managing their own caseload. The ideal candidate will demonstra
- te:Strong written and verbal communication ski
- llsThe ability to build relationships with clients and stakeholders at all lev
- elsExcellent client care and interpersonal ski
- llsSound technical employment law knowledge, with a willingness to develop furt
- herEffective organisational and case management ski
- llsA collaborative and proactive approach to w
orkKey Responsibili
- tiesManaging a varied caseload following a structured induction pe
- riodAdvising and representing clients in employment and industrial relations matters through all stages of litiga
- tionProviding advice on settlement agreem
- entsSupporting and progressing group litigation mat
- tersDrafting articles and marketing content for both online and offline chan
- nelsBuilding and maintaining strong client relations
- hipsParticipating in networking, community and charitable initiatives where des
iredWhat’s on
- OfferComprehensive induction and ongoing ment
- oringStructured training and professional development opportun
- itiesA supportive and collaborative team cu
- ltureGenuine opportunities for career progre
- ssionFlexible and agile working arrange
- mentsA workplace committed to diversity, inclusion and employee well
beingFlexible working arrangements may include adjusted start and finish times, hybrid working and dedicated focus time where appropr
iate.Be
nefitsIn addition to a competitive salary, benefits in
- clude:Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of basic
- salaryGenerous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays and long-service enhanc
- ementsOption to purchase additional annual
- leaveEmployee Assistance Pro
- grammeLife assurance
- coverInterest-free travel loan
- schemeFunded social events (attendance opt
- ional)Hybrid and flexible working arrang
- ementsWorkplace adjustments to support individual needs and promote accessi
bility…