Employment Solicitor

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in Leeds is seeking an Employment Solicitor to join their growing team. This role offers a supportive culture with a focus on employee wellbeing and provides flexible working options. The successful candidate will handle a variety of employment law matters and benefit from excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working (full-time or part-time)

Excellent long-term career development opportunities

Supportive and people-first culture

Wellbeing is a key priority

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months’ experience in employment law (contentious and/or non-contentious).
• Strong communication skills and a commercial mindset.
• Excellent time management and ability to work proactively.

Responsibilities

• Handle Employment Tribunal litigation and HR support.
• Work with clients ranging from local SMEs to international businesses.
• Participate in developing contracts and policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Commercial mindset

Time management

Proactive work style

Tech-savvy

Team player

Job description

Employment Solicitor – Leeds (Hybrid)
Full-time or Part-time
Minimum 18+ months’ employment law experience

The Firm
A leading regional law firm with a successful and growing Employment team. The firm is well-known for its supportive, collaborative culture where employee wellbeing is a central priority. There is no hierarchy- just a close-knit team that works together to deliver excellent client service.

Ongoing growth has created a new opportunity to join their Leeds-based Employment team. The environment is friendly, down-to-earth, and people-focused, with a strong track record of internal development and progression.

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team working with clients ranging from local SMEs to national and international businesses. The team covers a broad spectrum of employment law, including Employment Tribunal litigation, contracts and policies, and day-to-day HR support via a well-established fixed-fee scheme.

You’ll benefit from high-quality work, hands-on exposure to clients, and a flexible, hybrid working structure. The firm is open to applications from candidates looking for either full-time or part-time hours.

What They’re Looking For

• A minimum of 18 months’ experience in employment law (both contentious and/or non-contentious)
• Strong communication skills and a commercial mindset
• Excellent time management and the ability to work proactively and independently
• Tech-savvy and confident using legal IT systems
• A team player with enthusiasm to develop and grow within a supportive firm

Why Apply?

• Growing team with a strong reputation in employment law
• Flat structure – everyone works together, regardless of title
• Genuinely supportive and people-first culture
• Wellbeing is a key priority
• Flexible working (full-time or part-time)
• Excellent long-term career development opportunities

I am eager to hear from candidates who are interested in learning more about this fantastic opportunity. Please reach out to Amy Spark at QED Legal for a confidential chat.