Employment Lawyer

Direct Line Group Careers; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Employment Lawyer to join their Litigation team in Leeds. This role requires managing a diverse caseload of employment claims, providing expert legal advice, and supporting clients through complex disputes. A commitment to delivering professional and timely service is essential, with comprehensive training and a hybrid working model offered.

Benefits

Up to 10% Annual performance-based bonus

50% off home, motor, and pet insurance

Free Green Flag breakdown cover

Optional Health and Dental insurance

EV car scheme for electric vehicles

Generous holidays

Buy as you earn share scheme

Employee discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Solicitor or Legal Executive, or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing employment claims.
• Good understanding of Employment Tribunal procedure.

Responsibilities

• Handle a mixed caseload of employment claims.
• Provide clear and accurate legal advice.
• Manage claims from initial assessment through to final hearing.

Skills

Employment Law

Legal Advice

Client Management

Caseload Management

Education

Solicitor or Legal Executive qualification

Job description

DLG is evolving. Across every facet of our business, our teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. By joining the Legal Services team you’ll be working in a place where empathy meets expertise. Within our own dedicated law firm, our diversely talented team support and guide customers through life’s toughest moments. It’s a fast-paced and collaborative working environment but our comprehensive training and tools will help ensure you’re ready for the challenge. You can find more details about DLG Legal Services on our website .

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Litigation team as Employment Lawyer, on a full-time and permanent basis.

The Role:

You will handle a mixed caseload of employment claims of varying degrees of complexity.

What you'll be doing:

You will be taking initial instructions, providing clear and accurate legal advice while progressing claims pro-actively and in a timely manner in line with the terms of the client’s legal expenses insurance policy.

Acting for clients on the full range of employment disputes, managing conduct of the claims from the initial assessment stage through to final hearing and beyond to enforcement where appropriate

Providing a professional service to clients by delivering timely and accurate advice, as well as managing expectations

What we're looking for:

Solicitor or Legal Executive, or have experience at an equivalent level

Experience of managing a caseload of employment claims

A good understanding of employment law and Employment Tribunal procedure is crucial

Experience of dealing with Legal Expenses Insurance-funded claims would also be desirable but not crucial

Hours: 35 hours (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm)

Location: Bristol (BS1 6JX), Leeds (LS1 4AZ), Bromley (BR1 1DP)

We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle:

Up to 10% Annual performance-based bonus

50% off home, motor and pet insurance, plus free Green Flag breakdown cover

Additional optional Health and Dental insurance

EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.

Generous holidays

Buy as you earn share scheme

Employee discounts and cashback

Plus, many more

Ways of Working : Our hybrid model offers a 'best of both worlds' approach. When you'll be in the office depends on your role and team, but colleagues spend at least 2 days a week in the office

We want everyone to get the most out of their time at DLG. Which is why we’ve looked beyond the financial rewards and created an offer that takes your whole life into account. Supporting our people to work at their best – whatever that looks like — and offering real choice, flexibility, and a greater work-life balance that means our people have time to focus on the things that matter most to them. Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. They’re about recognising who you are and the life you live.

Be yourself

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

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