Employment Solicitor

Talent Flow Partners; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor with 5-6 years PQE to join their Employment team. The role involves managing both contentious and non-contentious employment matters while providing expert legal support and advice to a diverse client base. The ideal candidate should possess strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, as well as a proven track record in employment law. The firm offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development within a supportive office environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Professional working environment

Career progression opportunities

Variety of quality employment law work

Qualifications

• 5–6 years’ PQE in Employment Law.
• Strong experience managing a caseload from inception through to resolution.
• Knowledge of unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, and breach of contract.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Provide expert legal support and practical advice to clients.

Skills

Employment Law

Drafting and negotiation skills

Communication and client care

IT systems and case management software

Job description

Employment Solicitor (5–6 Years PQE)

Location: Leeds (Office-Based)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Overview:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor (5–6 years PQE) to join our busy Employment team in Leeds. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, providing expert legal support and practical advice to both employer and employee clients.

Key Requirements:

• 5–6 years’ PQE in Employment Law.
• Strong experience managing a caseload from inception through to resolution, including Employment Tribunal claims.
• Proven knowledge of key employment law areas such as unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, whistleblowing, TUPE, and breach of contract.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills for contracts, settlement agreements, and HR documentation.
• Strong communication and client care skills, with the ability to provide clear, commercially focused advice.
• High level of organisation, attention to detail, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Confident in using IT systems and case management software.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary package.
• A supportive, professional working environment within our Leeds office.
• Opportunities for career progression and continued professional development.
• Exposure to a wide variety of quality employment law work.