Senior Associate - Employment (0621)

Mills & Reeve; Leeds; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Wide range of benefits

Job summary

Mills & Reeve in Leeds seeks a Senior Associate Employment Solicitor to join the Employment, Pensions and Immigration NSL. Based in our Leeds office, you will handle high-profile matters, develop junior colleagues and contribute to the practice's ongoing growth.

You will build client relationships, deliver practical, commercial advice, and lead training sessions for clients and colleagues. A collaborative, growth-focused environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Experienced employment solicitor with senior associate capability
• Strong ability to build client relationships across sectors
• Confident in delivering training and thought leadership sessions

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients to drive retention and referrals
• Provide technically excellent, pragmatic employment advice across a broad range of matters
• Manage Employment Tribunal litigation with confidence and professionalism
• Design and deliver training and thought leadership sessions for clients and prospects

Skills

Employment law

Client relationships

Training juniors

Job description

We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Employment Solicitor to join our highly regarded Employment, Pensions and Immigration National Service Line (NSL) as a Senior Associate, based in our Leeds office.

The role

Our Leeds team advises a diverse range of clients across sectors including commercial, healthcare (both private and NHS), education, and government. The work is varied, challenging and rewarding, providing the opportunity to build strong client relationships whilst working on complex and high-profile employment matters.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we continue to grow. You'll play a key role in supporting our clients, developing junior colleagues, and contributing to the ongoing success of the practice.

Deliver exceptional client service

• Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external clients, helping to drive client retention and referrals.
• Develop a deep understanding of clients' legal, commercial and strategic objectives.
• Provide a responsive, pragmatic and high-quality service that consistently exceeds expectations.

Demonstrate technical excellence

• Apply strong technical expertise and up-to-date employment law knowledge across a broad range of matters.
• Deliver commercially focused, practical advice that helps clients achieve their objectives.
• Manage Employment Tribunal litigation with confidence and professionalism.
• Design and deliver engaging training and thought leadership sessions for clients and prospective clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and growing team, while working with an impressive and varied client base.

Please read the job description for full details and requirements.

The Benefits

As you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits.

Pre employment screening

If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details of our pre-screening employment process are available upon request.

Use of AI during the recruitment process

Technology is changing rapidly and we are all increasingly using AI software in our day to day lives, as well as using it to support our learning and professional development.

Here at Mills & Reeve, we embrace the use of technology and AI and we recognise that candidates may use AI tools to support their applications. As a regulated industry, we expect candidates to use such tools responsibly, honestly and in a manner that allows us to make a fair and accurate assessment of their individual skills, experience and suitability for the role.

Please ensure you have thoroughly read the document attached below to understand what we deem acceptable uses of AI.

The firm

Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises. We tell them what they need to know when they need to know it.

We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. And if clients need things we don't offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. Our 1,450 plus people and over 850 lawyers share one vision - achieving more for clients.

By joining Mills & Reeve, you'll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that's not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people. We're also ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and have been awarded Platinum Investors in People. Our mantra is "Achieve more. Together.", which we feel embodies our purpose and is more than just a catchphrase!

Our values are the principles that help us fulfil our purpose. Our people shaped them and live them every day.

• We're ambitious - We aim high, we embrace new ideas and we're passionate about our work
• We're open - We communicate openly and honestly to build trust, and we do what's right
• We care - We're committed to each other, our clients, our communities and the planet
• We collaborate - We're easy to work with, we offer help willingly and we get things done - together

And finally

Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these.

To find out more about our diversity and inclusion work, visit our website.