Employment Law Solicitor

Yorkshire Pie Company; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Auto enrolment pension

25 days holiday

Job summary

Top Legal 500 law firm in Leeds is seeking an Employment Law Solicitor with 2–5 years PQE. Join a firm valued for innovation, collaboration, and growth with offices across the region.

You will manage a varied caseload, advise on misconduct and restructures, and may conduct Employment Tribunal proceedings. The role includes drafting Settlement Agreements and delivering client training, with opportunities for business development.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years PQE as an Employment lawyer.
• Admitted to practice in England & Wales.
• Academic background with 2:1 at degree level or equivalent.

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

Client relationship

Legal drafting

Education

Qualified lawyer England & Wales

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