Employment Solicitor

CRA Legal; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Career progression

Professional development

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CRA Legal is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join our Leeds team. You will manage a varied caseload and provide practical, commercially focused advice to both employers and individuals, with an emphasis on resolution and client care.

The role offers hybrid working, autonomy and a clear path for progression within a supportive, established firm. Qualified in England & Wales, you will handle tribunal procedures and disputes while contributing to business development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor status in England & Wales.
• Experience handling a broad employment law caseload.
• Strong knowledge of current employment legislation and tribunal procedures.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Ability to manage a busy and varied caseload independently.
• Commercial, proactive and solutions-focused.

Responsibilities

• Manage own varied caseload of employment matters.
• Advise employers on day-to-day HR and employment issues.
• Draft and review contracts of employment, policies and staff handbooks.
• Advise on redundancy, restructuring and settlement agreements.
• Handle Employment Tribunal claims from instruction through to conclusion.
• Advise employees on workplace disputes, discrimination, whistleblowing and unfair dismissal claims.
• Support business development initiatives and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Employment law

Client care

Caseload management

Commercial mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales)

Job description

Role: Employment Solicitor
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Contract: Full time, permanent, hybrid

CRA Consulting is delighted to be working in partnership with a highly regarded regional law firm as they look to appoint an experienced Employment Solicitor to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a respected practice with an established client base, offering a broad mix of respondent and claimant employment work. The successful candidate will enjoy genuine autonomy, high-quality instructions, and the support of a collaborative and experienced team.

Whether you are looking to build on your existing employment law experience or take the next step in your career within a progressive firm, this role offers excellent long-term prospects.

The Role

You will manage your own varied caseload of employment matters while providing practical, commercially focused advice to both businesses and individuals. Matters are likely to include:

• Advising employers on day-to-day HR and employment law issues.
• Managing disciplinary, grievance and capability matters.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts of employment, policies and staff handbooks.
• Advising on redundancy, restructuring and settlement agreements.
• Handling Employment Tribunal claims from instruction through to conclusion.
• Advising employees on workplace disputes, discrimination, whistleblowing and unfair dismissal claims.
• Supporting business development initiatives and maintaining strong client relationships.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Solicitor status in England & Wales.
• Previous experience handling a broad employment law caseload.
• Strong knowledge of current employment legislation and tribunal procedures.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• The ability to manage a busy and varied caseload independently.
• A commercial, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• A desire to contribute to the continued growth and success of the department.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• High-quality work with an established client base.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package.