Employment Solicitor

CRA Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Leeds seeks an experienced Employment Solicitor (3-5 years PQE). This hybrid role involves handling a diverse employment law caseload, providing practical advice to clients, and preparing cases for tribunal and litigation. The firm emphasizes flexibility, wellbeing, and career development, offering benefits such as 25 days' leave, private healthcare, and various wellbeing perks. A great opportunity for lawyers looking to advance in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday day off

Holiday purchase and sale scheme

Volunteer days

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Perkbox access

Travel cost support scheme

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience as an Employment Solicitor.
• Ability to handle contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Experience in tribunal preparation and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied employment law caseload.
• Advising clients on employment law claims and contracts.
• Conduct client consultations and vet cases.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Commercial awareness

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 3-5 years PQE

Job description

Job Title: Employment Solicitor (3 to 5 years PQE)

Salary: £60,000 to £78,000 per annum

Location: Leeds City Centre (Hybrid Working)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Overview:

Our client is an award-winning law firm based in Leeds, widely recognised for its strong workplace culture and high-quality legal services. The firm continues to grow and, as a result, is looking to expand its Employment team with the appointment of an experienced Employment Solicitor.

This is an excellent opportunity for an employment lawyer with 3-5 years' PQE who is keen to take on high-quality work, build strong client relationships and play a visible role within a growing and collaborative team.

Position:

The successful candidate will handle a varied employment law caseload, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters. You will advise a broad client base, including senior individuals, business owners and wider teams within organisations, providing clear, commercial and practical employment law advice.

The role will involve advising on new and existing employment law claims, reviewing contracts, evidence, statements and legal documentation, and considering relevant legislation and potential counter-arguments. You will conduct client consultations, vet cases, process confidential employer information and prepare matters through to resolution.

You will also prepare cases for tribunal and litigation, brief counsel as required, and provide expert HR-related advice. Regular client interaction is a key part of the role, requiring strong communication skills and a confident, professional approach.

Key Details:

The successful candidate will join a progressive and employee-focused firm offering a competitive salary and benefits package. The role is based in Leeds City Centre and operates on a hybrid working model.

Benefits include:

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Holiday purchase and sale scheme
• Volunteer days
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Wellbeing benefits
• Perkbox access
• Travel cost support scheme

The firm places a strong emphasis on flexibility, wellbeing and long-term career development.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this Employment Solicitor opportunity, please submit your application using the link provided. For a confidential discussion about the role, you are welcome to contact Rhys Spencer on 0114 241 8030, who is managing this recruitment process.