Employment Associate

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Employment Associate with 2-5 years PQE to join their top-tier practice in Leeds. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and high-profile employment cases across various sectors, including technology and financial services. The firm is known for its commitment to quality and provides significant investments in training and development. With a close-knit team environment, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and a competitive salary package, this position is ideal for a self-starter looking to advance their career in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

Attractive benefits

Bonus structure

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• 2-5 years PQE in Employment Law.
• Self-starter with strong team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex employment cases and projects.
• Work directly with Partners on high-profile litigation.

Skills

Employment Law

Litigation

Project Management

Education

Law Degree

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Employment Associate 2-5 PQE | Top 50 Firm | Leeds

The firm:

This transatlantic firm has a major international presence with offices across various countries, especially in European, Asian, and Middle Eastern markets. The firm prioritizes quality, with significant investments in training, infrastructure, and resources to ensure the best representation for clients. They boast an impressive client roster, including FTSE 100, US Fortune 100, and FTSE mid-250 companies, acting for some of the world's largest corporations and holding panel memberships with major banks and financial institutions. They provide innovative solutions to complex and high-profile legal issues.

The role:

We are seeking an Employment Associate with 2-5 years PQE to join a top-tier practice in Leeds. You will work directly with Partners and oversee complex projects and employment cases across various sectors such as technology, retail, industrials, financial services, and utilities. The department handles matters ranging from multi-jurisdictional projects to high-value litigation in Employment Tribunals and the High Court, often involving groundbreaking or high-profile cases. The team is close-knit and supportive, with a strong focus on your development, offering transparent progression, flexibility, a market-leading salary, attractive benefits, and a bonus structure.

The ideal candidate:

• Employment Associate with 2-5 PQE
• Self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision
• Team player who thrives in a collegiate environment
• Able to enjoy a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits
• Flexible, with hybrid working arrangements
• Committed to ongoing training, development, and knowledge enhancement