Employment Solicitor

Leeds Permanent £48,000 - £55,000 per year View Job Description
We are looking for an Employment Solicitor to join a growing legal team in Leeds, advising and representing clients across a varied range of Employment disputes. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 0 to 3 years PQE to strengthen their technical expertise while working alongside experienced lawyers in a forward thinking environment.
  • Join a growing, award winning law firm
  • Build your Employment career within a growing team

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly growing national legal business that has built a strong reputation for combining specialist legal expertise with innovative technology and risk management solutions.

Since being established in 2012, the organisation has grown from a small team into a business employing more than 250 people across multiple UK offices.

Job Description

The Employment Solicitor will be:* Advising, representing and supporting clients across a broad range of Employment matters

* Managing and conducting claims involving unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE and whistleblowing

* Conducting Employment claims within the relevant legal framework, including Employment Tribunal and civil court proceedings

* Communicating effectively with clients, opponents, Counsel, courts and other relevant third parties

* Working within an insurance funded litigation environment, including considering policy coverage

* Providing claims handling support to insurers where required

* Working across the business to deliver accurate, timely and commercially focused legal services

* Providing a caring and high quality service to clients in line with organisational standards and targets

* Maintaining professional standards and complying with SRA, Law Society and other relevant regulatory requirements

  • * Delegating and supervising work undertaken by paralegals, trainee solicitors, secretaries and other support staff

The Successful Applicant

The Employment Solicitor should be:* A solicitor with approximately 0 to 3 years PQE

* Experienced in Employment law, ideally with exposure to contentious Employment matters

* Experienced in matters including unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE and whistleblowing

* Confident in conducting litigation and communicating with clients and professional stakeholders

* Able to work effectively within an insurance funded litigation environment

* Commercially aware with a strong focus on delivering excellent client service

* Organised and capable of managing a varied caseload with accuracy and attention to detail

* Comfortable working independently while contributing effectively to a wider team

  • * Committed to continued professional development and maintaining high professional standards

What's on Offer

  • Salary ranging from £48,000 to £55,000
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Performance-related bonus scheme.
  • Hybrid working arrangements.
  • 5% pension contribution.



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

Contact
Mike Smith
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7111226
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-092026-7111226