Employment Lawyer: Advisory & Tribunal Practice (UK)

Weightmans; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Weightmans is seeking a solicitor to join its national Employment, Pensions and Immigration team, based at one of several offices including Leeds, with hybrid working. The role involves handling employment law matters for major UK clients and contributing to team growth.

The position supports clients across a broad range of employment matters, from redundancy and grievances to discrimination and tribunal defence, with opportunities for business development and professional advancement within

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on the full range of employment law issues, including redundancy, disciplinary matters, grievances, whistleblowing, discrimination and detriment claims
• Defending Employment Tribunal claims including drafting defences, bundles, witness statements and merits reports
• Assisting other members of the team with their caseloads as appropriate
• Drafting articles and legal updates
• Assisting with business development initiatives including training and networking
• Working in accordance with client and internal SLAs
• Working in accordance with Weightmans’ values and procedures
• Contributing to set team financial and utilisation targets

Job description

Weightmans is seeking a solicitor to join its national Employment, Pensions and Immigration team, based at one of several offices including Leeds, with hybrid working. The role involves handling employment law matters for major UK clients and contributing to team growth.

The position supports clients across a broad range of employment matters, from redundancy and grievances to discrimination and tribunal defence, with opportunities for business development and professional advancement within