Employment Law Solicitor

Yorkshire Pie Company; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Auto enrolment pension

Job summary

A leading employment law solicitor role in Leeds at a top Legal 500 firm is seeking an Employment Law Solicitor with 2-5 years PQE. The firm emphasises innovation, collaboration and growth, offering opportunities to handle both contentious and non-contentious matters.

You will manage day-to-day caseloads, advise on misconduct, TUPE, grievances, and restructures, and conduct Employment Tribunal litigation up to a hearing.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years PQE in Employment law, England & Wales admitted.

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

Employment law

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 equivalent
• Highly 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

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