Employment Solicitor

CRA Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent law firm in Leeds is seeking an Employment Solicitor to provide expert legal advice and representation on employment matters. This role involves drafting legal documents, negotiating settlements, and managing tribunal proceedings. The firm is known for its client-focused services and offers a supportive work environment with hybrid and flexible working options. With a commitment to professional development and community engagement, this position is perfect for a dedicated solicitor looking to make a meaningful impact in employment law.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Hybrid & Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in employment law and handling tribunal cases.
• Strong drafting skills for legal documents and agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on unfair dismissal and discrimination cases.
• Draft and review legal documents, including tribunal claims.
• Negotiate settlements and manage communications with clients.

Skills

Employment Law

Legal Drafting

Negotiation

Client Communication

Case Management

Education

Law Degree

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Employment Solicitor
Salary: £35,000 to £50,000
Location: Leeds
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice to employees on matters such as unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, employment contracts, and settlement agreements.
• Draft and review legal documents, including grievance letters, tribunal claims, and responses.
• Handle ACAS early conciliation and Employment Tribunal proceedings from initial instruction through to hearing.
• Negotiate settlements and manage ongoing communications with employers, ACAS, and legal representatives.
• Advise and represent small business clients on a limited number of respondent matters, including disciplinary procedures and drafting policies.
• Keep clients regularly updated on case progress and provide clear, empathetic legal guidance.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files in line with firm and regulatory requirements.
• Attend networking events or local community initiatives to help grow the firm's employment law presence.

Employee Benefits Package:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Hybrid & Flexible working options

About the Organisation:

• We are representing a well-established, independent law firm based in Leeds, renowned for its approachable and client-focused legal services. Founded in recent years, the firm has grown into a dynamic practice with a strong presence in the local community. They offer a comprehensive range of legal services to both individual and business clients across Yorkshire and beyond.

About CRA Consulting:

• CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.
• For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting Website at www.craconsultants.com.

How to Apply:

• If this Employment Solicitor vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Alastair Pickford who is managing this vacancy, call 0114 241 8030 for a confidential discussion.
• Are you wanting to review additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page at www.craconsultants.com/jobs

Additional Information:

• CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
• This Employment Solicitor vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.