Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsTier 1 employment team with national client exposureClear progression in a large UK commercial firmAbout Our ClientOur client is a large full service commercial law firm with an outstanding reputation for delivering high quality legal advice to major UK and international businesses. Consistently ranked within the top tiers of Chambers and Legal 500, the firm acts for a diverse client base ranging from listed companies to household name brands across sectors including sport, retail, manufacturing, technology, healthcare and education.Employees benefit from hybrid working and the opportunity to work closely with high profile Partners in a successful and growing regional powerhouse.Job DescriptionThe Employment Legal Director will be:* Advising clients on a broad range of contentious and non contentious employment matters* Advising private and listed companies with complex HR and workforce issues* Advising on industrial action, union negotiations and workforce restructuring matters* Managing employment litigation and senior executive exits* Advising clients within sectors including sport, retail, technology, manufacturing and healthcare* Providing strategic employment support on business critical projects and transactions* Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers within the team* Developing and maintaining strong client relationships with national and international businesses* Working on business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of the practiceThe Successful ApplicantThe Employment Legal Director should be / have;* A solicitor with ideally 8 years PQE or above in employment law* Confident in advising employers on a broad range of employment and HR matters* Confident handling complex contentious and non contentious employment work* Experienced in supporting large corporate clients across multiple sectors* Commercially minded with strong client relationship management skills* Interested in working within a large regional law firm* Comfortable supervising and mentoring junior team members* An excellent communicator with strong technical and interpersonal skillsWhat's on OfferSalary ranging from £105,000 to £120,000 per annum.Generous benefits package including a 5% pension contribution, 28 days of holiday leave, and private medical insurance.Opportunity to earn a bonus of up to 35%ContactMike SmithQuote job refJN-052026-7021267Phone number+44 07881904018Job summaryJob functionLegalSubsectorEmployment / Pensions / ImmigrationSectorBusiness ServicesLocationLeedsContract typePermanentConsultant nameMike SmithConsultant phone+44 07881904018Job referenceJN-052026-7021267
