Senior Solicitor - Employment

JMC Legal Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking an Employment Senior Solicitor to join their award-winning Employment team in Leeds. You will work on diverse employment law matters, engage with major clients, and enjoy a supportive, collaborative culture that promotes professional development and work/life balance. The firm offers flexible leave options and state-of-the-art offices.

Benefits

Competitive salary tailored to experience

Exceptional benefits package

Flexible annual leave options (buy/sell)

Brand-new, state-of-the-art offices

Qualifications

• Employment Solicitor with 3+ years of PQE required.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.
• Ambitious and driven individual eager to advance.

Responsibilities

• Handle a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.
• Advise major clients on recruitment law and complex employment issues.
• Work with leading Partners in a high-profile legal environment.

Skills

Collaboration

Ambition

Independence

Education

3+ years of PQE

Job description

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Employment Senior Solicitor | Top 100 Law Firm | Legal 500 Tier Ranked Team | Award Winning Culture| Leeds

This is your chance to join a Top 100 law firm renowned for its exceptional client base, market-leading work, and commitment to employee well-being.

The Firm

This award-winning regional powerhouse continues to set the standard for excellence, achieving record-breaking success year-on-year. Recognised for their innovative approach and impressive roster of clients, the firm consistently attracts lawyers from large, national firms seeking a better work/life balance without compromising on the quality of their work which has resulted in the firm being named one of the 25 Best Large Companies to work for in the UK.

With a culture that prioritises collaboration, development and employee satisfaction, the firm has cultivated a supportive environment where talented lawyers can thrive. They pride themselves on being forward-thinking and inclusive, offering a dynamic workplace where your voice is heard, and your contributions are valued.

Whether you're looking to develop your technical skills, gain exposure to high-profile clients, or progress your career with a clear pathway to advancement, this firm is an exceptional choice.

The Role

This opportunity is ideal for an Employment solicitor eager to handle a broad and stimulating mix of contentious and non-contentious work within the team's specialist Recruitment and Workforce solutions team.

Joining a highly regarded, Legal 500-recognised Employment team, you'll deal with a wide range of employment law matters with an emphasis on recruitment law working with employers and recruiters of all sizes and handling director disputes, exit strategies and settlement agreements employment contracts and service agreements.

The team also deals with HR and advisory work with involvement in complex strategic projects, high-value tribunal claims, TUPE transfers, data protection issues, complex discrimination cases, post termination obligations, IR35 and general recruitment issues arising from using and supplying temporary workers and contractors.

You'll be advising an impressive roster of major clients, including large-scale, high-profile organisations, which ensures a challenging and rewarding workload. The role provides a fantastic platform to sharpen your expertise across the full spectrum of employment law.

Working closely with leading Partners in this space-many of whom are recognised individually in the Legal 500-you'll be well-placed to advance your career within one of the UK's top-tier law firms.

What They're Looking For

• A Employment Solicitor with 3+ years of PQE
• A collaborative team player with the ability to work independently
• An ambitious and driven individual eager to take the next step in their career

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary tailored to your experience
• An exceptional benefits package, including:
• Flexible annual leave options (buy/sell)
• Brand-new, state-of-the-art offices in the heart of Leeds