Employment Solicitor

Morrish Solicitors; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme up to 10%

33 days holiday

Enhanced Family Leave

Employee Assistant Programme

Life Assurance

Annual travel card loan

Regular funded staff social events

Flexible working environment

Job summary

A leading law firm in Leeds is seeking a qualified employment solicitor with at least 6 years PQE. You will manage your own caseload, advise clients on employment issues, and support community activities. Excellent communication skills and a strong client care ethos are essential. The role offers hybrid working and opportunities for career progression along with 33 days holiday and an annual bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 6 years PQE or equivalent experience.
• Experience in the employment sector required.
• Track record of providing excellent standards of client care.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload involving employment and industrial relations issues.
• Support firm's marketing and business development strategies.
• Engage in community activities and support charities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Client care

Legal expertise in employment sector

Education

Qualified solicitor (6 years PQE)

Job description

Contract Details

Contract type: Full time, permanent (part time will be considered)

Location: Leeds city centre (hybrid)

Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience and qualifications.

About the Role

Following a thorough onboarding process, you will have your own caseload involving advising on and pursuing employment and industrial relations issues in the tribunals and courts for trade union and professional association members, as well as private individual clients. Your caseload will cover a variety of business sectors across a range of industries including rail/transport, manufacturing, education, health, public sector, sport and the music industry, and you will be dealing with clients at all levels of seniority.

There are excellent prospects for career progression in this role, and you will receive regular training to ensure you thrive and achieve your own personal and professional development goals, as well as keeping you fully aware of changes and updates to regulations and best practice.

You will be able to support the firm’s marketing and business development strategy, producing written content for publication on‑ and off‑line. We are committed to being a responsible part of our community, and you will have the opportunity to support local community activities and charities.

About You

We are looking for a qualified 6 years PQE upwards solicitor (or equivalent experience) who has experience of working in the employment sector. You will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be confident dealing with people at all levels of seniority internally and externally. We are looking for a candidate with a track record of providing excellent standards of client care and the desire to exceed clients’ expectations. Although training will be provided, we are looking for someone with excellent technical experience, preferably gained at a leading firm.

About Us

Our Mission
We aim to be the most successful, best regarded trade union law firm in the UK and the most successful, best regarded law firm for individuals in West Yorkshire. We will achieve this by providing high quality advice, assistance, representation, and exceptional service to individuals, by making people feel better, not worse.

Our Values

• Fairness: We act fairly and even‑handedly in all our dealings.
• Openness and honesty: We are honest with each other and share information.
• Communication: We say clearly what is required and expected from others.
• Innovation: We are prepared to take risks and are comfortable in fast‑changing environments.
• Effectiveness: We work hard to achieve our objectives and are trained and confident to do the work assigned to us.

Benefits

• An annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of your basic salary.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays and long service increments of an additional 2 days at five years and three further days at ten years’ service. You also have the option of buying additional days each year.
• Enhanced Family Leave.
• Employee Assistant Programme.
• Life Assurance.
• Annual travel card loan.
• Regular funded staff social events.
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work‑life balance.
• Applications from candidates looking for part‑time working hours are welcome and will be considered.