Employment Solicitor - NQ+

Think Legal Recruitment; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Leeds is seeking an Employment Associate with 0-4 PQE to join their respected team. This role offers the opportunity to handle complex Employment Tribunal litigation and high-profile cases. Successful candidates will have strong organizational skills, thrive under pressure, and enjoy client interactions. The firm values professional development, offering structured training plus a flexible working environment. A great opportunity for those looking to build a career in Employment law.

Benefits

Structured training and development programmes

Flexible remote and hybrid working

Excellent benefits package including healthcare

Exposure to international work

Diversity and collaboration-focused culture

Qualifications

• 0-4 PQE in Employment Law.
• Experience working in a collaborative, multi-office environment.
• Flexibility to innovate for clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex Employment Tribunal litigation.
• Work directly with Partners on high-profile cases.
• Collaborate nationally and internationally with colleagues.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to juggle multiple matters

Collaborative experience

Commercial mindset

Client interaction

Job description

Employment Associate - Leeds

0-4 PQE | Full-Service International Law Firm

About the Opportunity I'm working with a fantastic full-service law firm who are looking to add an Employment Associate to their thriving Leeds office. This is a genuine opportunity to work with one of the largest and most respected Employment teams in the UK, handling high-quality work for major clients across multiple sectors.

The Role

You'll be joining a dynamic team that punches well above its weight. The work is varied and genuinely interesting - think complex Employment Tribunal litigation, high-profile cases, multi-jurisdictional projects, and strategic advisory work. You'll work directly with Partners and get real exposure to matters that make the news and shape employment law. The team operates across offices, so you'll collaborate with colleagues nationally and internationally on a daily basis. It's busy, it's challenging, but it's also incredibly rewarding.

What They're Looking For

• 0-4 PQE in Employment Law
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to juggle multiple matters and work to tight deadlines
• Experience working in a collaborative, multi-office environment
• A commercial mindset and the flexibility to innovate for clients
• Someone who thrives under pressure and genuinely enjoys client interaction

What's on Offer

The firm takes their people seriously. You'll get:

• Structured training and development programmes
• Genuine flexibility around remote and hybrid working
• Excellent benefits package including healthcare and wellness support
• Exposure to international work and cross-border matters
• A culture that values diversity, collaboration and fresh thinking
• The platform to build a really strong career in Employment law

If you're looking for quality work, proper support, and a team that will invest in your development, this is worth a conversation.

Interested? Let's have a chat.

Graham Rawlinson
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