Employment Solicitor NQ - 3 PQE - Employee Owned Law Firm

QED Legal LLP; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded employee-owned firm in Leeds seeks a NQ–3 PQE Employment Solicitor to join their supportive team. This role involves managing a caseload of employment matters, advising on settlement agreements, and contributing to a collaborative work environment. The firm prioritizes development, offering great training and a hybrid work model that fosters work-life balance. Employees also receive a share in profits after one year, making it an attractive opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Employee profit sharing

Structured training environment

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• An Employment Solicitor NQ–3 PQE with experience in employment work.
• Understanding of the employment tribunal process.
• Ability to communicate clearly and maintain attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of employment matters under supervision.
• Advise clients on settlement agreements.
• Prepare documentation and ensure compliance with procedures.

Skills

Employment law

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

IT skills

Education

Solicitor qualification (NQ–3 PQE)

Job description

I’m working with a well-regarded employee ownedfirm who are looking to add an Employment Solicitor to their Leeds office. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone at NQ–3 years PQE who wants to build on their experience in employment law, particularly on the claimant side.

You’ll join a genuinely supportive team where you’ll work closely with an experienced Partner, handling a broad mix of employment work and advising on settlement agreements. The firm offers a structured environment, great training, and the chance to really grow your skills.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing your own caseload of employment matters under supervision
• Handling files from initial instruction all the way through to completion
• Supporting the wider Employment team with ongoing matters
• Advising clients clearly and confidently on settlement agreements
• Preparing documentation, billing files, and ensuring compliance with procedures
• Providing friendly, professional client service at every stage

What they’re looking for

• An Employment Solicitor NQ–3 PQE
• At least 6 months’ experience within employment work
• A good understanding of the employment tribunal process
• Someone organised, methodical and able to work efficiently under pressure
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal and face-to-face
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to explain technical issues in a clear, client-friendly way
• Confident IT skills and a proactive, can-do attitude

Why this role? If you’re looking for that next career step – somewhere you can develop, be supported, and have your hard work recognised – this is a really strong opportunity. The team is friendly, the work is high quality, and the hybrid model (3 days in, 2 days out)offers a great balance once you’ve completed your probation.

The firm is also owned by employees, so once you've been there for at least 1 year you get a share in the profits - no brainer!

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