Employment Solicitor/ Exec (4 PQE+)

Simpson Judge; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance-related bonus

33 days' annual leave including bank

Additional holiday entitlement based 


Purchase of additional annual leave

Travel cost support

Regular team and social events

Job summary

Simpson Judge in Leeds seeks an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its specialist employment team. You will manage a varied caseload and work directly with clients, handling both contentious and non-contentious matters across multiple sectors.

We require 4+ years' PQE with a solid employment law background, excellent communication skills, and a professional client-focused approach. The role offers hybrid working, ongoing training, and opportunities for business development and progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years' PQE, or equivalent experience
• Solid experience practising employment law
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong client-facing abilities and a professional approach
• Ability to manage a varied caseload effectively and work to deadlines
• A genuine commitment to delivering excellent client service
• Experience advising members of professional associations, unions or similar organisations

Responsibilities

• Advising and representing individual clients, including members of professional and employee organisations
• Handling a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Advising clients across a variety of sectors, including transport, manufacturing, education, healthcare, public services, sport and the creative industries
• Working with clients ranging from junior employees through to senior professionals and executives
• Building strong, long-term client relationships and delivering a high standard of client care
• Contributing to business development and marketing initiatives, including preparing articles and other professional content
• Keeping up to date with developments in employment legislation and case law

Skills

Communication skills

Client-facing abilities

Time management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Working pattern: Full-time, permanent - part-time applications also considered

Working arrangement: Hybrid

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + annual performance bonus

The Opportunity

An established and highly regarded legal practice is looking to appoint an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its specialist employment team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 4+ years' PQE (or equivalent experience) who is looking for a varied caseload, high-quality work and the opportunity to work closely with a broad range of clients.

Following a comprehensive induction and onboarding programme, you will take responsibility for your own caseload and will be involved in:

• Advising and representing individual clients, including members of professional and employee organisations
• Handling a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Advising clients across a variety of sectors, including transport, manufacturing, education, healthcare, public services, sport and the creative industries
• Working with clients ranging from junior employees through to senior professionals and executives
• Building strong, long-term client relationships and delivering a high standard of client care
• Contributing to business development and marketing initiatives, including preparing articles and other professional content
• Keeping up to date with developments in employment legislation and case law

The successful candidate will also have access to ongoing training and development, with support available to help you continue progressing your career.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Employment Solicitor who is confident managing their own caseload and dealing directly with clients.

• Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years' PQE, or equivalent level of experience
• Solid experience practising employment law
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong client-facing abilities and a professional approach
• Ability to manage a varied caseload effectively and work to deadlines
• A genuine commitment to delivering excellent client service
• Experience gained within a well-regarded employment or claimant-focused practice
• Experience advising members of professional associations, unions or similar organisations

What's on Offer

The firm offers a supportive and flexible working environment, alongside a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Annual performance-related bonus
• 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement linked to length of service
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Enhanced family-friendly leave
• Support with annual travel costs
• Regular team and social events
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance and employee wellbeing

Part-time applications are also welcomed, with flexible working arrangements available for the right candidate.