Employment Solicitor

Douglas Scott Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Douglas Scott Ltd in Leeds is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join a forward-thinking regional firm with a collaborative culture. This hybrid role offers ownership of a varied caseload and opportunities for career development within a supportive team.

You will advise claimants and respondents across a broad spectrum of employment matters, including discrimination, unfair dismissal, and tribunal proceedings, while managing your own caseload and providing practical guidance.

Qualifications

• Must have experience handling own caseload across a broad range of employment matters.
• Ability to advise both claimants and respondents with pragmatic, commercially minded advice.
• Strong client communication and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Advise claimants and respondents on discrimination, unfair and wrongful dismissal, settlement agreements.
• Manage Employment Tribunal claims and hearings.
• Counsel on redundancies, restructurings, contracts and policies.
• Provide both contentious and non-contentious employment advice.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and manage own caseload.

Skills

Client comms

Caseload mgmt

Employment law

Education

5+ years PQE

Job description

Employment Solicitor

Leeds

Hybrid

Up to £65k

We are working with a well-established and progressive regional law firm in Leeds that is looking to appoint an experiencedEmployment Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ PQEto join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an employment lawyer who is looking for adown-to-earth, supportive and forward-thinking firm, where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of a varied caseload and develop your career in a genuinely collaborative environment.

The Role

You will advise bothclaimants and respondentsacross a broad range of employment matters, including:

• Discrimination claims
• Unfair and wrongful dismissal
• Settlement agreements
• Employment Tribunal claims and hearings
• Redundancies and restructuring
• Disciplinary and grievance matters
• Employment contracts and policies
• General contentious and non-contentious employment advice

You will work closely with clients, providing practical and commercially focused advice while managing your own caseload and representing clients through the employment litigation process where required.

You will be an experienced Employment Solicitor withat least 5 years’ PQE, with strong experience across a broad range of employment matters.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Confident handling both claimant and respondent work
• Experienced in Employment Tribunal proceedings and hearings
• Commercially minded and able to provide pragmatic advice
• Comfortable managing their own caseload
• A strong communicator with excellent client skills
• Collaborative and supportive in their approach
• Looking for a long-term move to a progressive and approachable firm

This is a great opportunity to join awell-regarded regional firm with a genuinely friendly and supportive culture. The firm offers a modern approach to working, withhybrid working available, alongside excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

The environment is professional without being overly corporate, making this an ideal move for someone who values afriendly, down-to-earth team and a healthy work-life balance.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Varied and interesting caseload
• Established regional firm with a strong reputation