Employment Lawyer

Elevate Flexible Legal Resourcing; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global legal services company in the UK is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to provide strategic advice on employment law matters. The role involves advising internal stakeholders, managing projects, and overseeing litigation. Ideal candidates should have 6+ years PQE, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a background in employment law. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE as an Employment Lawyer with strong expertise in employment law.
• In-house experience and exposure to cross-border work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment law issues for internal stakeholders.
• Support and oversee litigation and pre-litigation matters.
• Manage employment law projects and contribute to global initiatives.
• Provide guidance on outsourcing and collective consultation requirements.
• Stay updated on legal developments.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Communication

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Education

England & Wales qualified lawyer

Job description

Elevate Flexible Legal Resourcing is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to provide strategic and pragmatic advice across UK employment law matters, with occasional involvement in Ireland.

Key Requirements

• England & Wales qualified lawyer with 6+ years PQE.
• Strong expertise in employment law, negotiation, and drafting.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• In-house experience and exposure to cross-border work preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on employment law issues for internal stakeholders.
• Support and oversee litigation and pre-litigation matters.
• Manage employment law projects and contribute to global initiatives.
• Provide guidance on outsourcing, post-merger integration, and collective consultation requirements.
• Stay updated on legal developments and contribute to internal know-how.

About Elevate

Elevate is a global expert-led, software-powered legal services company providing consulting, technology, and managed services to law departments and law firms. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our 1,600+ professionals, including lawyers, consultants, technologists, and project managers, support clients across the US, UK, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

ElevateFlex, our flexible resourcing arm, connects exceptional legal talent with leading law firms and corporate legal teams for secondments, interim contracts, and project-based roles. We are proud to be ranked Band 1 in Chambers Global Flexible Legal Resourcing.

Our Vision

Our Vision: A world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together.

Our Commitment

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of ElevateFlex. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and empower our people to bring their whole selves to work.

Join Elevate and help us change the legal business landscape.

Learn more at elevateservices.com

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