Employment Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal team in Leeds is seeking an Associate Employment Solicitor to manage a dynamic caseload within employment law. This supportive role offers exceptional professional development opportunities and combines hybrid working arrangements. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a client-first approach, backed by solid experience in a busy legal environment.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Private pension and medical insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Company maternity and paternity pay

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Professional development opportunities

Friendly team culture

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in employment law.
• Strong experience in handling a varied employment caseload.
• Proficient in tribunal procedures and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients in employment matters including unfair dismissal, discrimination, and whistleblowing.
• Manage a caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Support insurance-funded litigation and represent clients before the Employment Tribunal.

Skills

Communication

Client-focused approach

Solution-oriented mindset

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Tools

Legal IT systems

MS Office

Case management tools

Job description

Employment Solicitor – Leeds | Leading Legal Team | Hybrid Working

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an Associate Employment Solicitor to join a forward-thinking law firm with a national presence, to be based in Leeds. This is a fantastic role for a solicitor with solid experience in employment law who is seeking to build on their technical skills and work within a supportive and collaborative legal team.

This firm prides itself on offering expert legal services to businesses across a broad spectrum of employment matters, and you will gain hands-on exposure to a wide range of complex and rewarding employment cases.

The Role

Working within a reputable and growing Employment Law Department, you will manage a caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, advising clients across a variety of sectors.

This role is ideally suited to a qualified solicitor with a strong foundation in employment law and a passion for delivering commercially sound, client-focused legal advice. You'll benefit from excellent development prospects in a firm that places genuine emphasis on career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients across a range of employment matters including unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE and whistleblowing
• Handle cases both independently and collaboratively with senior team members
• Engage directly with clients, courts, counsel and relevant third parties
• Support insurance-funded litigation, including considerations of policy coverage
• Represent clients before the Employment Tribunal and in other relevant forums
• Delegate and supervise work of junior team members including paralegals and trainees
• Maintain full compliance with all professional regulatory obligations
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and client care

About You

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with demonstrable experience in employment law, ideally gained in a busy, reputable legal environment. You will also have:

• Strong experience in handling a varied employment caseload
• Excellent communication skills and a client-first approach
• Sound understanding of employment tribunal procedure and relevant legislation
• Proficiency in legal IT systems, including MS Office and case management tools
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset

Desirable:

• Experience in insurance-backed litigation
• Working knowledge of Salesforce or similar case management systems

Salary & Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private pension and medical insurance
• Group income protection and life assurance (4x salary)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Company maternity and paternity pay
• Paid sick leave
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities and structured training
• Friendly and inclusive team culture
• Regular social events and fundraising initiatives

Flexible & Agile Working

The firm supports agile and hybrid working arrangements, allowing employees to balance time between the office and home in line with business needs. This flexible approach is designed to foster productivity, wellbeing and environmental responsibility.

If you're a dedicated Employment Solicitor looking to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive legal practice, we encourage you to apply via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

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