Calling all employment lawyers- plethora of roles at associate/senior associate/partner level

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in Wakefield is seeking employment lawyers across various levels, including associate, senior associate, and partner roles. Candidates should be England & Wales qualified solicitors with relevant PQE experience from reputable law firms. This is an excellent opportunity for career progression and attractive remuneration packages.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with PQE varying from 3 to 10 years depending on the role.
• Experience in a City, West End, National, or Regional law firm.
• Ability to bring a client following for partner roles.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities vary by level from associate to partner requiring client management.
• Providing legal services and ensuring compliance with UK law.

Skills

PQE experience

Client management

UK law firm experience

Education

England & Wales qualified solicitor

Job description

Calling all employment lawyers - a plethora of roles at associate, senior associate, and partner levels, in Wakefield.

Client:

Chadwick Nott Legal Recruitment

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

Job Description:

Now is a great time to be an employment solicitor with many firms recruiting at associate, senior associate, and partner levels, including part-time and knowledge lawyer roles.

If you are an England & Wales qualified solicitor currently working for a City, West End, National, or Regional law firm and are looking to move to London, this is an ideal opportunity for promotion, future progression, and attractive packages.

Associate Roles

• Top 30 City firm - highly ranked team - 3-5 PQE
• Top 20 City firm - market leading team - 4-6 PQE
• Top 20 City firm - highly ranked team - 3-5 PQE
• Top 40 City firm - well regarded team - 3-5 PQE
• Top 60 City firm - well regarded team - 3-5 PQE
• Top 50 City firm - market leading team - 4-6 PQE
• Boutique City firm - small close-knit team - 4-6 PQE

Senior Associate Roles

• Top 20 City firm - market leading team - 5-8 PQE
• Top 50 City firm - well ranked team - 5-8 PQE
• Top 30 City firm - well ranked team - 6-8 PQE
• Top 30 City firm - leading team - 5-8 PQE
• Top 80 City firm - No.2 to partner - 6-10 PQE
• Top 100 Central London firm - 5-7 PQE
• Top 70 Central London firm - 5-9 PQE
• Top 60 City firm - leading senior executives team - 6+ PQE

Part-Time Roles

• Fee earner, market leading team - 4-6 PQE - 4 days per week
• Fee earner, market leading senior executives team - 4-6 PQE - 4 days per week

Partner Roles

We are working with Global, Top 50, and Boutique City and West End law firms recruiting Employment Partners who can bring a client following and service existing clients.

Roles are available for both existing partners and ambitious senior associates with 8+ PQE seeking immediate partner roles.

Extensive guidance around business planning can be provided.

All roles require lawyers to be England & Wales qualified with UK law firm experience.