Professional Support Lawyer (Employment Law)

Bailey Hunter Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Leeds seeks a Professional Support Lawyer specializing in Employment Law. The role drives knowledge sharing, supports an experienced team, and offers a hybrid working model, allowing a balance of in-office and remote work. Candidates should have at least 8 years' PQE and experience in training and communication. The role comes with a highly competitive salary and a supportive work environment with flexible working options, generous leave, and strong health benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Sabbatical scheme after 3 years

Strong pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Electric car schemes

Qualifications

• Must have significant experience in Employment Law and the ability to mentor junior colleagues.
• Experience delivering training and presenting information to various audiences.
• Good communication skills critical for relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Drive and support knowledge and skills development within the Employment Team.
• Deliver training and assist with technical queries.
• Capture and disseminate technical legal knowledge.

Skills

Building relationships

Delivering training

Communicating effectively

Education

8 years’ Post-Qualified Experience (PQE)

Job description

Professional Support Lawyer (Employment Law)

Location: Leeds, UK (Hybrid Working)

Salary: Highly Competitive, Dependent on Experience + Generous Bonus

Are you an experienced Employment Lawyer seeking a new challenge away from fee earning?

We are representing a leading, independent law firm, based in the vibrant city of Leeds. Their acclaimed Employment Law team is one of the largest in the region, boasting 30 talented individuals. They advise a diverse client base, predominantly on the respondent side, ranging from large corporations to SMEs, across a wide array of contentious and non-contentious employment issues.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Employment Lawyer to drive and support knowledge, training, and skills development for a reputable Employment Team.

It’s a varied role where you’ll be instrumental in delivering the firm’s knowledge strategy and driving business development initiatives. You’ll capture technical legal knowledge and disseminate it to fee earners and clients.

You’ll help guide and develop our Employment Lawyers by sharing knowledge, assisting fee-earners with technical queries and identifying training opportunities. You’ll develop and update precedent documents, review processes, and aid business development through drafting articles and thought‑leadership publications.

About You

• Highly accomplished Employment Lawyer with a minimum of 8 years’ Post‑Qualified Experience (PQE).
• Experience of delivering training and presentations.
• Good communicator and an ability to build relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to develop and support junior members of the team with regard to technical knowledge.

What They Offer – A Truly Flexible & Supportive Environment :

• Competitive Salary & Generous Bonus Scheme: Highly competitive salary, regularly reviewed to reflect your expertise, complemented by a truly generous bonus scheme.
• Exceptional Work‑Life Balance: Family‑Friendly & Flexible Working – a genuinely family‑friendly and supportive environment. You could work part‑time hours (e.g., 4 days over 5) to manage personal commitments.
• Hybrid Working from Day 1: Established hybrid working model; ideally in the office around 2 days a week, rest from home.
• Collaborative Office Environment: Monthly in‑person meetings and regular socials to foster team cohesion.
• Generous Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy an extra week.
• Sabbatical Scheme: After 3 years, accrue an additional 4 weeks of leave, which you can take along with 2 weeks of annual holiday as 6 weeks paid sabbatical leave.
• Pension Scheme: Strong pension scheme with an 8% firm contribution at Director level.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Private Medical Insurance (PMI).
• Sustainable Travel: Access to Electric Car Schemes.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you’re an experienced Employment Lawyer seeking a new challenge within a highly reputable, Legal 500 law firm that genuinely prioritises its people, we encourage you to apply.

To take the next step, please submit your CV to: [e-mail].