Employment Law Solicitor (2-5 PQE) | Training & Benefits

Yorkshire Pie Company; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

25 days holiday

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Auto enrolment pension

Job summary

Top Legal 500 law firm in Leeds is seeking an Employment Law Solicitor with 2-5 years PQE to join a dynamic, collaborative team.

You will manage a varied caseload, advise on misconduct, TUPE, and restructures, conduct Employment Tribunal work, draft settlements, and contribute to business development.

The firm offers a competitive salary with bonus, 25 days holiday, private healthcare, life assurance and a modern, growth‑driven environment.

Qualifications

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

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 relationships

Case management

Negotiation

Education

2:1 degree or equivalent

Job description

Top Legal 500 law firm in Leeds is seeking an Employment Law Solicitor with 2-5 years PQE to join a dynamic, collaborative team.

You will manage a varied caseload, advise on misconduct, TUPE, and restructures, conduct Employment Tribunal work, draft settlements, and contribute to business development.

The firm offers a competitive salary with bonus, 25 days holiday, private healthcare, life assurance and a modern, growth‑driven environment.