Employment Law Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Auto enrolment pension

Job summary

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Employment Law Solicitor in Leeds with 2-5 years PQE to join a Top Legal 500 firm. You will manage a varied caseload and deliver advice on misconduct, grievances, and TUPE, while contributing to business development.

The role offers a competitive salary with bonus, 25 days holiday, private healthcare, life assurance and a pension. Candidates admitted to England & Wales are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years PQE as an Employment solicitor admitted in England & Wales
• 2:1 degree or equivalent
• Strong technical ability and commercial awareness

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Advise on misconduct, sickness absence, grievances, TUPE, and restructures
• Conduct Employment Tribunal litigation up to hearing stage
• Draft and negotiate Settlement Agreements
• Provide advice on industrial relations and strike action
• Deliver training sessions to clients on employment topics
• Support partners on complex matters and contribute to business development

Skills

PQE 2-5 years

Employment law

Education

2:1 degree

Job description

Top Legal 500 law firm in Leedsare currently seeking an Employment Law Solicitor of 2-5 years PQE.This is your chance to work in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and growth.

The Firm:

Leading law firm with office in West Yorkshire, Midlands and London are recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers UK are specialists in their fields of Litigation, Employment, Property Litigation and Projects.

Responsibilities for this Employment Law Solicitor role:

• Manage day-to-day caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Advise on misconduct, sickness absence, grievances, TUPE, and restructures
• Conduct Employment Tribunal litigation up to hearing stage
• Draft and negotiate Settlement Agreements
• Provide advice on industrial relations and strike action
• Deliver training sessions to clients on employment topics
• Support partners on complex matters and contribute to business development

Desirable experience for this Employment Law Solicitor role:

• Knowledge of Pensions law and data protection
• Experience conducting investigations on behalf of clients

Person specification for this Employment Law Solicitor role:

• 2-5 years PQE an an Employment lawyer and admitted to practice within England & Wales
• Academic background with 2:1 at degree level or equivalentHighly focused
• Strong technical ability and commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines

Benefits for this Employment Law Solicitor role:

• Competitive salary to be discussed at interview plus a bonus structure
• 25 days holiday
• Private Healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Auto enrolment pension