Employment Senior Technical Solicitor / CILEX – Leeds

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor or CILEX to join the team on a hybrid basis, working across Leeds, Bristol or Cardiff. The role covers a broad range of employment matters for insurers, businesses, consumers and institutions, with both claimant and respondent work.

You will lead technically and strategically while supporting colleagues and driving development of the group. The successful candidate will have extensive employment law experience, including litigation,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in employment law and litigation.
• Experience handling both claimant and respondent matters.
• Ability to liaise with insurers/claims handlers and manage deadlines efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Advise and manage a broad range of employment matters for diverse clients.
• Provide strategic and technical guidance within the team and support colleagues.
• Develop the group and maintain high standards in litigation conduct.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation experience

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified solicitor or CILEX

Job description

Employment Senior Technical Solicitor / CILEX

Bristol, Leeds or Cardiff (Hybrid)

From £50,000 depending on experience

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Solicitor or CILEX to join a well-established and highly regarded employment team.

This role involves working on a broad range of employment matters for a diverse client base, including insurers, businesses, consumers and institutions, handling both claimant and respondent work. The caseload is varied and offers exposure to complex and technical employment issues.

You will play a senior technical role within the team, providing strategic, practical and technical guidance while supporting colleagues and contributing to the overall development of the group. You will be expected to demonstrate strong expertise in employment law and set a high standard in the conduct of litigation.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in employment law, including handling all aspects of litigation. Experience working with insurer clients and liaising with claims handlers is important, as is the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities effectively.

You should be commercially aware, client-focused and confident in building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. A collaborative approach and strong communication skills are essential, along with a proactive and solutions-driven mindset.

This role offers hybrid working, with a blend of office and home working across the Bristol, Leeds or Cardiff locations. Both full-time and part-time applications will be considered.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £50000 – £65000 per annum
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire