Employment Legal Director

Leeds Permanent View Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a Employment Legal Director to join a growing team in Leeds. You will work as part of a large national Employment law group who advise large corporate clients across the UK.
  • Great career prospects on offer
  • Join a growing international law firm in their Leeds office

About Our Client

The client is a international law firm with a large office in central Leeds. Their Employment team is the fastest growing group in the firm who work for major well known corporate clients. The firm promotes flexible working and offers genuine career prospects with this role.

Job Description

The Employment Legal Director will deal with a range of work and responsibilities including;

  • Providing advice on employment law including advisory, dealing with tribunal claims and corporate support
  • Working closely with the Partners dealing with complex claims
  • Taking responsibility for mentoring junior lawyers
  • Working as part if a national employment team
  • Getting involved in events and marketing.
  • Stay updated on changes in employment legislation
  • Working with other departments to ensure integrated service delivery.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Employment Legal Director should have / be;

  • A track record dealing with respondent Employment law
  • Likely to have a minimum of 6 years PQE
  • An interest to work for a large commercial law firm
  • A track record dealing with complex employment law for corporate clients
  • Proven ability to manage juniors
  • Strong client relationship management skills.



What's on Offer

  • Salary of £85,000 to £95,000
  • Pension contribution of 5%.
  • 26 days of holiday leave.
  • Performance-based bonus.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Hybrid working arrangements.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

Contact
Mike Smith
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7081962
Phone number
+44 07881904018

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Employment / Pensions / Immigration
Sector
Business Services
Where
Leeds
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mike Smith
Consultant phone
+44 07881904018
Job reference
JN-082026-7081962