Employment Solicitor

TipTopJob; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Generous leave

Job summary

TipTopJob in West Yorkshire seeks a Senior Employment Solicitor or Partner to lead and grow the employment team within a highly regarded commercial law firm. The role covers a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters and requires strong client relationship management and business development skills.

The successful candidate will advise diverse clients on discrimination, unfair dismissal, settlement agreements, HR policies and TUPE issues, while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Senior Employment Solicitor or Partner with 5+ PQE
• Excellent technical expertise in employment law and strong commercial awareness
• Able to develop and maintain long-term client relationships
• Experience in business development and client networking is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Advise a diverse client base on employment law issues including tribunals and settlements
• Liaise with company commercial and corporate teams on employment issues in M&A and TUPE
• Lead business development and client relationship management to grow the team

Skills

Senior Employment Solicitor

Partner

Employment law

Business development

Client relationship management

Job description

Employment Solicitor 5+ PQE West Yorkshire c GBP 75,000 (DOE) An excellent opportunity for a Senior Employment Solicitor or Partner to lead the growth of a highly regarded employment team within an award winning commercial law firm, offering a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.

The Role

• Join an award winning law firm seeking to invest in the growth of its highly regarded Employment team.
• An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Employment Solicitor or Partner to handle a broad range of contentious and non:contentious employment matters.
• Advise a diverse client base and manage matters such as discrimination, unfair dismissal, employment tribunal litigation, settlement agreements, disciplinary and grievance procedures, contracts of employment, policies and HR advisory work.
• Liaise with company commercial and corporate departments whilst simultaneously advising clients with respect to employment issues associated with share and asset TUPE sales.
• This strategic appointment offers genuine responsibility for business development, client relationship management and the continued expansion of the employment department.

The Candidate

• Applications are welcomed from Senior Employment Solicitors who possess at least 5 years PQE, alongside Partners who can demonstrate a proven track record of advising clients on a broad range of employment law matters.
• The successful candidate will possess excellent technical expertise, strong commercial awareness and an ability to develop and maintain long:term client relationships.
• Candidates with experience of business development and networking who boast an existing client following will be particularly attractive during the application process.
• You will be an ambitious and collaborative Lawyer with the ability to lead complex matters, mentor colleagues and contribute to the ongoing success and strategic direction of the employment team.

The Firm

• Join an awarding winning, forward thinking firm located in Yorkshire, renowned for delivering commercially focused legal advice to businesses and private clients across the UK and internationally.
• This firm provides a full range of services to an enviable client base and the practice's business services division is recognised for its technical excellence and collaborative approach.
• A membership with LawNet, coupled with multiple industry awards makes this firm the perfect environment for a Senior Legal Practitioner to further develop their practice.

The Package

• Enjoy an attractive benefits package, which includes generous annual leave, pension schemes, a comprehensive employee benefits programme, life assurance and additional days of holiday on birthdays and christmas.
• Opportunities for hybrid working arrangements are on offer to the right candidate.
• Work alongside experienced and competent lawyers and benefit from a collaborative environment which fosters the professional development of each and every employee.