Employment Solicitor

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Leeds is looking for an experienced Employment Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE. The role involves managing a varied workload, including advisory work and support on corporate transactions. The ideal candidate will have a background in contentious and non-contentious employment matters, with strong skills in client relationship management and business development. Join a dynamic team focused on professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' PQE in employment law, preferably with references from a busy employment team.
• Ability to manage caseloads and advise clients confidently.
• Strong relationship-building capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Manage individual caseloads and client relationships.
• Support corporate transactions regarding employment law aspects.
• Mentor and supervise junior team members.

Skills

Contentious and non-contentious employment law

Client relationship management

Business development

Team development

Strong technical knowledge

Education

Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 3 years' PQE

Job description

We are working with a highly ranked, Legal 500 firm who are seeking an Employment Solicitor (minimum 3 years' PQE) to join their Employment team in Leeds.

You will enjoy a varied workload combining contentious and non-contentious employment matters, advisory work, and support on transactional projects, while also playing an active role in client relationship management, business development and team development.

What you’ll be doing:

• Advising on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment and general advisory matters
• Managing your own caseload and developing strong, long-term client relationships
• Supporting transactional teams on employment aspects of corporate, commercial, restructuring and insolvency matters
• Assisting senior colleagues on complex work while mentoring and supervising junior members of the team

About you:

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 3 years' PQE, specialising in employment law
• Experience gained predominantly advising employers, ideally within a busy, well-regarded employment team
• Strong technical knowledge with the ability to advise clients confidently and pragmatically
• Commercially minded, relationship-focused, and comfortable working across multiple sectors

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch with Danica Whiting.

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