Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsJoin a large international law firm in their Leeds officeOpportunity for a senior lawyer to manage complex workAbout Our ClientOur client is a large international commercial law firm with offices across the UK.The firm places significant emphasis on professional development, well-being and inclusion, with structured career development opportunities, mentoring and ongoing learning. It also offers a comprehensive benefits package covering financial well-being, healthcare, lifestyle benefits and flexible working.Job DescriptionThe Employment Legal Director will be:* Providing commercially focused employment advice to a broad range of clients* Advising company owners, senior management, HR professionals and in house legal teams* Advising public and private sector organisations, senior employees and executives* Handling a broad range of employment matters including disciplinary issues, grievances, dismissals, redundancy and restructuring* Advising on Employment Tribunal claims, including whistle-blowing and discrimination matters* Drafting and reviewing employment documentation and providing practical strategic advice* Working on corporate transactions, including advising on TUPE matters* Assisting with employment investigations and other complex workplace issues* Building and maintaining strong, long term client relationships* Supervising junior lawyers, trainees and paralegals within the teamThe Successful ApplicantThe Employment Legal Director should be:* A solicitor with 7+ years PQE plus in employment law* Experienced across both contentious and non contentious employment matters* Strong experience advising employers and senior stakeholders* Experienced in Employment Tribunal matters, including discrimination and whistle-blowing claims* Advising on restructures, redundancies, dismissals and TUPE* Commercially minded with excellent technical and client management skills* A strong communicator who can build trusted relationships with clients* Comfortable supervising and developing junior members of the teamMotivated to develop their career within a international law firmWhat's on OfferSalary ranging from £85,000 to £95,00026 days holiday leave.5% pension contribution.Bonus structure.Hybrid working arrangements.Life assurance.Private medical insurance.If you're interested in this role, apply now.ContactMike SmithQuote job refJN-082026-7082864Phone number+44 07881904018Job summaryJob functionLegalSubsectorEmployment / Pensions / ImmigrationSectorBusiness ServicesWhereLeedsContract typePermanentConsultant nameMike SmithConsultant phone+44 07881904018Job referenceJN-082026-7082864
