Employment Solicitor - Leeds

Edwards & Pearce Ltd.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing scheme

Hybrid working model

Healthcare and pension

Job summary

Edwards & Pearce in Leeds city centre is seeking an Employment Solicitor (Associate) to manage a varied caseload focused on executive exits and claimant employment litigation, while supporting the wider Company and Commercial team under a Partner.

The hybrid working model follows probation, with a profit-sharing scheme and a culture that values collaboration and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum around five years' PQE in employment law.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and the tribunal process.
• Experience managing employment litigation, especially claimant matters.
• Experience in respondent litigation or non-contentious advisory is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with a focus on client care.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with a methodical approach to legal matters.
• Professional and approachable with strong client care.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proactive, adaptable; able to work under pressure.
• Proficient IT skills; current practising certificate if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of employment law matters.
• Handle employment tribunal claims and support clients through the litigation process.
• Assist the Company and Commercial team with employment-related matters as required.
• Advise clients on complex employment law issues with practical, commercially minded solutions.
• Draft clear, accurate and effective legal correspondence, pleadings and other documents.
• Represent clients and present legal arguments effectively, orally and in writing.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through professional, responsive service.
• Ensure matters are managed efficiently, accurately and within deadlines.
• Collaborate with colleagues under Partner supervision to achieve best outcomes.
• Keep up to date with developments in employment legislation and case law.

Skills

5+ PQE

Employment law

Executive exits

Claimant litigation

Respondent litigation

Client care

Time management

Attention to detail

Independence

IT skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor (Associate) to join a well-established, employee-owned law firm based in Leeds city centre. With a strong presence across Yorkshire and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service, the firm offers a supportive and progressive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop their expertise and build long-term careers.

This opportunity would suit an Employment Solicitor with around five years' PQE or more, who is looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and forward-thinking legal team.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, with a particular focus on executive exits and claimant employment litigation, while also supporting the wider Company and Commercial team under the supervision of a Partner. Experience in respondent litigation or advising employers on non-contentious employment matters would be advantageous.

The firm operates a hybrid working model, with a combination of office and home working available following successful completion of the probationary period. As an employee-owned business, the firm also offers an opportunity to share in its success through a profit-sharing scheme, alongside a culture that values collaboration, professional development and individual contribution.

JOB ROLE:

As an Employment Solicitor (Associate), you will be responsible for managing a range of employment law matters, providing clear, commercially focused advice and maintaining excellent standards of client care.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of employment law matters, with a particular focus on executive exits and claimant employment litigation.
• Handling employment tribunal claims and supporting clients throughout the litigation process.
• Assisting the Company and Commercial team with employment-related matters as required.
• Advising clients on complex employment law issues and providing practical, commercially minded solutions.
• Drafting clear, accurate and effective legal correspondence, pleadings and other legal documentation.
• Representing clients and presenting legal arguments effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through professional, responsive and approachable service.
• Ensuring all matters are managed efficiently, accurately and in accordance with relevant procedures and deadlines.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and under the guidance of a Partner to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.
• Keeping up to date with developments in employment legislation and relevant case law.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Around five years' PQE or equivalent relevant employment law experience.
• A strong understanding of employment law and the employment tribunal process.
• Experience managing employment litigation, particularly claimant-side matters.
• Previous respondent litigation experience or experience advising employers on non-contentious employment matters would be advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly and confidently.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a methodical approach to managing legal matters.
• A professional, approachable manner and a strong commitment to client care.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• A proactive, adaptable approach, with the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Confident IT skills and a willingness to develop knowledge and expertise.
• A current practising certificate, where applicable.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor to join a supportive legal team, develop their expertise and progress their career within an employee-owned firm that recognises and rewards individual contribution.

THE BENEFITS:

• Salary: £Negotiable depending on experience
• Excellent Benefits. Healthcare, DIS, Pension, Legal Services, Employee Assistance plus many more

THE CONSULTANCY:

Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.