Employment Law Solicitor: Growth & Complex Matters

Yorkshire Pie Company; Leeds; Hybrid; 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 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.