Employment Solicitor / Associate...

Clayton Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected regional law firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join their dynamic team. The role involves advising clients on employment law issues, representing them in tribunal proceedings, and supporting business sales. The ideal candidate has around 5 years PQE in employment law and enjoys a collaborative environment. The firm offers a competitive salary, a clear career development path, and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Clear path for career development

Hybrid working and flexible arrangements

Friendly working culture with work/life balance

Qualifications

• 5 years’ PQE in employment law.
• Strong grasp of contentious and advisory work.
• Proactive and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment law issues.
• Represent clients in tribunal proceedings.
• Draft and negotiate employment contracts and policies.
• Support corporate colleagues in business sales.
• Deliver client training and contribute to business development.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Client-focused approach

Ability to handle contentious and advisory work

Education

5 years PQE in employment law

Job description

Employment Solicitor – Regional Law Firm – Leeds

Are you an experienced Employment Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career with a respected and forward-thinking regional law firm?

Our client, a well-established and growing regional firm with a strong reputation for high-quality legal services, is seeking an Employment Solicitor with circa 5 years’ PQE to join their dynamic team in Leeds.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team handling a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. You’ll act for a diverse client base including SMEs, large corporates, and individual clients across a variety of sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on a full range of employment law issues
• Representing clients in employment tribunal proceedings
• Drafting and negotiating employment contracts, policies, and settlement agreements
• Supporting corporate colleagues with employment aspects of business sales and acquisitions
• Delivering client training and contributing to business development

About You

We’re looking for an Employment Solicitor who can hit the ground running and add value to a thriving team. Ideally, you will have :

• Around 5 years’ PQE in employment law
• A strong grasp of both contentious and advisory work
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive and client-focused approach

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• A clear and supported path for career development
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• A friendly, down-to-earth working culture with real work / life balance

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that values its people, invests in your professional growth, and offers real long-term career prospects.