Employment Law Associate/Senior Associate

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Law Associate/Senior Associate to join their Wakefield office. This role offers a dynamic environment with the chance to work on diverse employment law matters and to influence the growth of the team while enjoying flexibility in working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Bespoke in-house training

Qualifications

• 3-4 years post-qualifying experience in employment law.
• Ability to handle a diverse range of commercial employment law matters.
• Team player with a focus on collaborative working.

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of commercial employment law matters.
• Support advisory and contentious cases.
• Contribute to team growth and capabilities in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Commercial employment law expertise

Advisory and contentious work

Collaboration

Education

Solicitor with 3-4 years PQE

Job description

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Employment Law Associate/Senior Associate, Wakefield

Client:

Origin Legal Ltd

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

We are excited to present an excellent opportunity for an experienced Employment Law Associate or Senior Associate, 3-4 yrs PQE+, to join a dynamic and growing team in Wakefield. This role offers a fantastic chance to work across a diverse range of commercial employment law matters, combining both advisory and contentious work, with exposure to high-quality cases and clients.

As part of a close-knit team consisting of a partner and a solicitor in Wakefield, but part of a 50-strong team nationally, you'll play a key role in enhancing the team's capabilities and taking on challenging, varied tasks. The role provides a unique opportunity to influence the team’s growth and success while enjoying a supportive and collaborative environment.

Whether you're seeking a new challenge or looking to improve your work-life balance, we're open to discussing flexible working arrangements to ensure this role fits your lifestyle and career goals.

Why This Role?

• Exposure to a wide range of commercial employment law matters, from advisory work to contentious cases
• You will be supported by a highly experienced team, including specialists in Immigration, workplace investigations, and bespoke in-house training
• An excellent opportunity to work closely with leading experts in the field, offering you the chance to develop your career in a collaborative, inclusive environment
• Open to discussing any adjustments to suit your Work-Life Balance

If you are looking to join a forward-thinking firm that values both professional growth and personal well-being, we would love to hear from you.