Senior Employment Lawyer

LHH; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Tier 1 law firm as a Senior Employment Lawyer, where your expertise will be valued and your career growth supported. Work on high-profile cases for national and international clients in a dynamic environment. Enjoy a hybrid working model, generous leave, and a commitment to inclusivity. Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the legal field while balancing your professional and personal life.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Generous Leave

Bonus Scheme

Pension Contribution

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of PQE in Employment Law.
• Passion for navigating complex legal landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex employment and HR issues.
• Represent businesses in negotiations and disputes.

Skills

Employment Law

Negotiation Skills

Dispute Resolution

Client Advisory

Education

Qualified Lawyer (PQE 5+)

Job description

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Senior Consultant, LHH Recruitment Solutions

Join Our Client as a Senior Employment Lawyer.

Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career? If you’re looking for a dynamic environment where your expertise is valued, your decisions matter, and your professional growth is encouraged, we invite you to apply.

About:

Our client, a Tier 1 ranked law firm recognised in both Chambers and Legal 500, offers a supportive and friendly atmosphere. The Employment team has a reputation for excellence, and you'll have the chance to work on high-profile cases for both national and international clients across various sectors, including manufacturing, technology, sport, and more.

What You’ll Do:

You would handle a diverse range of matters, such as:

• Advising clients on complex employment and HR issues.
• Representing businesses in negotiations and disputes, including industrial actions.
• Providing counsel to Premier League football clubs on employment litigation and managerial appointments.

Who You Are:

We’re looking for a candidate with:

• At least 5 years of PQE in Employment Law.
• A passion for helping clients navigate intricate legal landscapes.
• A desire to grow within a leading full-service firm outside of London.

Why Choose Us?

At our firm, your career development is a priority. Here’s what we offer:

• Hybrid Working: Enjoy a flexible work-life balance that suits your lifestyle.
• Generous Leave: Starting with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with service, plus the option to buy/sell up to 5 days.
• Bonus Scheme: can share further details.
• Pension: We auto-enrol eligible colleagues into a workplace pension with a minimum 5% contribution.

Our Commitment:

We take pride in being an inclusive employer. Our workforce reflects our diverse society, and we encourage applications from everyone—regardless of background, identity, or ability. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and are happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about the opportunity to join a vibrant team and contribute to impactful work, we want to hear from you. Embrace your full self at work and help us create a meaningful work-life balance.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with us.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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