Senior Employment Lawyer – Managing Associate

Sellick Partnership; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK seeks a Managing Associate - Employment Lawyer with over 5 years' PQE to join their Employment team in Leeds. The ideal candidate will have experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, client-facing skills, and a collaborative mindset. Responsibilities include advising on employment matters, leading client relationships, and mentoring junior members. This position offers clear progression to senior leadership roles and involvement in a wide range of sectors including financial services and public sector.

Qualifications

• Experience across contentious and advisory work in employment law.
• Proficient in handling tribunal litigation and advisory projects.
• Ability to build trusted long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Lead complex client relationships and act as key point of contact.
• Draft and negotiate settlement agreements and HR documentation.
• Support business development initiatives and grow client accounts.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

5+ years' PQE in employment law

Strong technical skills

Excellent drafting ability

Strong client-facing skills

Commercial awareness

Organised and proactive

Collaborative mindset

Job description

A leading recruitment firm in the UK seeks a Managing Associate - Employment Lawyer with over 5 years' PQE to join their Employment team in Leeds. The ideal candidate will have experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, client-facing skills, and a collaborative mindset. Responsibilities include advising on employment matters, leading client relationships, and mentoring junior members. This position offers clear progression to senior leadership roles and involvement in a wide range of sectors including financial services and public sector.