Employment Lawyer

Grist Legal Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join their litigation department. This hybrid role requires a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a solid background in civil litigation, preferably with Employment Law experience. Responsibilities include managing contentious and non-contentious cases, advising clients, and assisting with business development. The salary is competitive, dependent on experience, up to £55,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing Employment Tribunal claims and processes.
• Ability to draft pleadings and witness statements.
• Knowledge of employment contracts, disciplinary procedures, and client HR support.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload including advising on Employment Tribunal claims.
• Advise clients on employment contracts and employee handbooks.
• Assist with business development and marketing for the department.

Skills

Contentious Employment

Non-Contentious Employment

Civil Litigation

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Overview

A Leeds office of a successful and established law firm with an excellent employee welfare reputation requires an experienced Employment Lawyer to join their wider litigation department of over 50 fee earners. This Employment Lawyer role is on a hybrid working pattern and seeks a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a good civil litigation background, preferably with Employment Law, to manage a mixed caseload of contentious and non-contentious Employment Law matters.

Responsibilities

• Contentious Employment – Manage a full caseload including advising on Employment Tribunal claims and processes, drafting pleadings, witness statements, negotiating settlements, settlement agreements and instructing counsel.
• Non-Contentious Employment – Advise clients on employment contracts, employee handbooks, disciplinary procedures and corporate support advice to client HR and senior managers. Produce Employment Law updates and provide training to clients.
• Assist the department with business development and marketing.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a solid civil litigation background, preferably with Employment Law experience.

Salary

Salary dependent upon experience to £55,000.