Employment Solicitor (2+PQE)

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Manchester, Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment seeks an Employment Associate to join its competitive team in Manchester or Leeds. The role blends contentious and non-contentious work with a strong litigation focus, ideal for lawyers with at least 2 years' PQE.

You will advise international clients on complex employment issues, manage Employment Tribunal proceedings, and contribute to business development while developing your practice within a leading firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' PQE in employment law within a commercial practice.
• Strong experience handling Employment Tribunal claims.
• Experience advising on complex workplace disputes, discrimination and whistleblowing issues.
• Excellent drafting and technical skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of employment law issues for national and international clients.
• Lead and manage contentious and non-contentious matters with a litigation focus.
• Handle senior-level grievances, investigations, and M&A employment aspects.
• Develop business and contribute to team growth.

Skills

Employment law

Tribunal litigation

Workplace disputes

Client management

Job description

Employment Associate/Senior Associate (2+ PQE)

Manchester or Leeds | Leading International Firm | Contentious Employment Focus

Salary depending on PQE level and experience

A leading international law firm is looking to recruit an Employment Associate to join its highly regarded team in Manchester or Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity for an employment lawyer with at least 2 years' PQE who is keen to work on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. While the role includes strategic advisory work, it has a significant litigation focus, making it particularly well-suited to candidates who are comfortable managing complex disputes and Employment Tribunal proceedings.

The Role

You’ll advise a diverse range of national and international clients on a variety of employment law issues, including:

• Complex Employment Tribunal litigation
• Strategic employment law advice
• Senior-level grievances and workplace investigations
• Discrimination, harassment and whistleblowing claims
• Restructuring and redundancy projects
• Senior executive and boardroom issues
• Employment aspects of M&A transactions and outsourcing projects

The successful candidate will enjoy a genuinely varied practice. Whilst advisory work forms an important part of the role, it is not the sole focus, with a substantial amount of contentious work and dispute resolution at its core.

There will also be opportunities to gain exposure to high-value and High Court litigation, providing excellent experience for lawyers who enjoy handling complex and business-critical disputes.

About You

You’ll ideally have:

• A minimum of 2 years' PQE in employment law gained within a commercial practice
• Strong experience handling Employment Tribunal claims and contentious employment matters
• Experience advising on complex workplace disputes, discrimination and whistleblowing issues
• Excellent technical and drafting skills
• Strong commercial awareness and client management capabilities
• The ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues across offices and disciplines
• A desire to play an active role in business development and team growth