NQ Employment Solicitor

Sellick Partnership; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training and mentoring

Excellent professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an NQ Employment Solicitor to join their expanding employment team in Leeds. This role offers newly qualified solicitors the chance to work on a diverse caseload, gaining experience while advising clients across various sectors. Responsibilities include managing employment matters, supporting senior lawyers, and contributing to business development. This position promises competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• NQ solicitor (or above) with some experience in employment law.
• Confident advising on a broad range of employment and industrial relations issues.
• Proactive, commercially aware, and highly organised.

Responsibilities

• Advising on and managing a broad range of employment and industrial relations matters.
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex cases and providing practical, client-focused advice.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships across various sectors.
• Contributing to marketing and business development initiatives.
• Delivering high standards of client care and ensuring exceptional service delivery.

Skills

Employment law experience

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Client relationship management

Education

NQ solicitor qualification

Job description

A leading law firm is seeking an NQ Employment Solicitor to join their nationally recognised and expanding Employment team, based in Leeds city centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified or early-career solicitor to develop their career within a respected team, working on a diverse caseload covering all aspects of employment law, from initial advice through to litigation.

You’ll be working closely with experienced lawyers, representing clients across a range of industries and sectors, and gaining hands‑on experience with real responsibility from the outset.

Base pay range

This range is provided by Sellick Partnership. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising on and managing a broad range of employment and industrial relations matters, from initial instruction through to tribunal and court proceedings
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex cases and providing practical, client‑focused advice
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships across a variety of sectors and professional levels
• Contributing to marketing and business development initiatives, including producing content and attending networking events
• Delivering high standards of client care and ensuring exceptional service delivery

About You:

• NQ solicitor (or above) with some experience in employment law
• Confident advising on a broad range of employment and industrial relations issues
• Excellent communication, drafting, and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, commercially aware, and highly organised

In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary, comprehensive training and mentoring, and excellent opportunities for professional growth within a highly regarded Employment team. If you’d like to find out more about this opportunity, please get in touch.

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