Senior Claimant Employment Solicitor (6+ PQE)

Morrish Solicitors; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme up to 10%

33 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced family leave

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Flexible working environment

Job summary

Morrish Solicitors in Leeds is seeking a Senior Claimant Employment Solicitor with 6+ years of PQE in employment law. This full-time, permanent position offers remote work with occasional office attendance. The role involves representing trade unions and individual claimants in various employment matters, including unfair dismissal and discrimination claims. Candidates should have strong advocacy skills and a commitment to employee rights. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working, and an annual bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ PQE in employment law with claimant-side experience.
• Strong technical knowledge and advocacy skills.
• Confidence managing a varied, high-profile caseload.

Responsibilities

• Represent individual claimants and trade unions in employment matters.
• Handle unfair dismissal, discrimination, and whistleblowing claims.
• Advise trade unions on legal and strategic employment issues.
• Conduct Employment Tribunal and appellate advocacy.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Advocacy skills

Case management

Independent working

Alignment with trade union values

Job description

Senior Claimant Employment Solicitor (6+ PQE)

Location: North‑West England – remote working, with 1‑2 days per month in the Leeds office

Firm: Morrish Solicitors LLP

Contract type: Permanent, full‑time

About us

At Morrish Solicitors, we have proudly represented trade unions and their members for over a century, championing fairness in the workplace and delivering high‑quality, claimant‑focused legal services.

We are expanding and need an experienced Employment Solicitor based in North‑West England to join our team.

The Role

You will work as part of our specialist Trade Union and Employment Rights team, representing individual claimants and trade unions across a broad range of employment matters.

You’ll handle a diverse caseload including:

• Unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistleblowing claims
• Collective and individual employment disputes
• Advising trade unions on legal and strategic employment issues
• Employment Tribunal and appellate advocacy

This is a remote role with occasional attendance at our central Leeds office (1‑2 days per month).

About You

You’re a skilled, motivated and principled solicitor with:

• 6+ years’ PQE in employment law with claimant‑side experience essential
• Strong technical knowledge and advocacy skills
• Confidence managing a varied, high‑profile caseload
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a close‑knit team
• Alignment with trade union and employee rights values

Why Join Morrish Solicitors?

• Meaningful work – champion workers’ rights and make a real difference
• Flexible remote‑first working with supportive team contact
• Collaborative culture – approachable colleagues, open communication
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Excellent benefits, including:
  • An annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of basic salary
  • 33 days holiday plus bank holidays, with long‑service increments of two days at five years and an additional three days at ten years; option to buy additional days each year
  • Enhanced family leave
  • Employee assistant programme
  • Life assurance
  • Annual travel card loan
  • Regular funded staff social events
  • Flexible, agile working environment promoting work‑life balance

How to Apply

If you’re ready to bring your experience and passion to a firm that truly values people and principles, please send your CV and a short covering letter to [e-mail].

Contact information:

Leeds Office: 033 3344 9600

Email: [e-mail]

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