Employment Associate / Senior Associate

VG Charles & Co; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

VG Charles & Co in Leeds is seeking an Employment Associate or Senior Associate to join its expanding employment team. You will advise a diverse client base across healthcare, education, government and commercial sectors, handling a varied caseload and developing client relationships.

Whether you are an Associate seeking broader experience or a Senior Associate taking on more responsibility and business development, this role offers an exciting path within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in employment law.
• 1–4 years' PQE for Associate; 5+ years' PQE for Senior Associate.

Responsibilities

• Advising employers on a broad range of employment law issues.
• Managing Employment Tribunal claims and guiding clients through litigation.
• Developing long-term relationships with clients and understanding their needs.
• Delivering pragmatic advice on complex employment matters.
• Preparing and presenting employment law training sessions for clients.
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen client relationships and generate referrals.
• Collaborating with colleagues to support business growth in Leeds.
• Supporting business development and growth of the Leeds employment team.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

Client relationship building

Legal drafting

Litigation management

Job description

Leeds | 1–4 PQE (Associate) | 5+ PQE (Senior Associate)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Employment Associate or Senior Associate to join a growing employment law team in Leeds.

This role offers the chance to advise a diverse client base across a range of sectors, including healthcare, education, government and commercial businesses. You will handle a varied caseload of employment matters, build meaningful client relationships and contribute to the continued development of an expanding practice.

Whether you are an Associate looking to broaden your experience or a more senior lawyer seeking greater responsibility and involvement in business development, this position offers an exciting opportunity to progress your career within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Role

You will provide practical, commercially focused employment law advice to a varied portfolio of clients, working closely with colleagues to deliver a high standard of service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising employers on a broad range of employment law issues, taking account of their commercial objectives and operational needs.

• Managing Employment Tribunal claims and guiding clients through the litigation process.

• Developing strong, long-term relationships with clients and understanding their individual requirements.

• Delivering clear, pragmatic advice on complex employment matters.

• Preparing and presenting employment law training sessions for existing and prospective clients.

• Identifying opportunities to strengthen client relationships, encourage repeat business and generate referrals.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider practice.

• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of the Leeds employment team.

You will have the opportunity to work with clients ranging from private sector organisations to NHS bodies, educational institutions and public sector organisations, giving you exposure to a varied and interesting workload.

About You

We are keen to hear from qualified solicitors with experience in employment law who are looking to take the next step in their career.

For an Associate position, you will ideally have 1–4 years' PQE, while candidates applying at Senior Associate level will typically have 5 or more years' PQE.

You will demonstrate:

• Experience advising on a range of employment law matters.

• Strong technical knowledge and the ability to provide commercially relevant advice.

• Experience managing or supporting Employment Tribunal litigation.

• Excellent communication, drafting and analytical skills.

• A client-focused approach and the ability to understand wider business objectives.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Confidence in building relationships with clients and colleagues.

• A proactive attitude towards professional development and business growth.

You will enjoy working as part of a team, take pride in delivering excellent client service and be keen to contribute to the success of a growing employment practice.

The Benefits

The successful candidate can expect a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, alongside opportunities to develop their expertise and progress their career.

The firm places importance on collaboration, professional development and creating an inclusive working environment. Flexible working arrangements may also be considered to support a positive work-life balance.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Associate or Senior Associate to join an ambitious Leeds practice, work with an interesting client base and play an active role in its continued growth.

If you are looking for a new challenge where you can develop your employment law expertise, build lasting client relationships and take your career forward, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For more information on this opportunity or for general career advice in the strictest of confidence, please contact me, Andrew Jenkins at VG CHARLES &CO on 0121 233 5007 or mail [e-mail]