Employment Solicitor

Ready to build your employment law career with a boutique firm that truly values your growth?

A well-established law firm with offices in Manchester and Liverpool is expanding its Leeds offices and is seeking an NQ Employment Solicitor to join the growing team.

You will be part of a close-knit team led by an experienced partner and excellent mentor, who is dedicated to supporting your professional growth and helping you build a rewarding career in employment law

What's in it for you?

Training and Development: Ongoing training and mentorship from an experienced Partner in the team

Competitive Package: A salary and benefits package designed to reflect your skills and dedication

One on one Mentoring: Be part of a small team where you will receive direct mentoring from a Partner

Access to existing caseload: Access to a strong client base and existing claimant caseload

The role:

Manage a specialised claimant caseload alongside the Partner, handling complex tribunal claims and settlements.

You will gain exposure to claimant and respondent work.

The work goes beyond standard unfair dismissal cases and includes acting as a panel solicitor for a major professional organisation, providing expert advice and representation on complex and often sensitive employment matters.

This is a fantastic time to be joining a practice that is in growth mode.

You will gain exposure to a growing variety of respondent work alongside your claimant caseload providing you with broader experience and also a voice to contribute towards the team and firms expansion plans.

There will be the opportunity to take on more responsibility in respondent matters as the practice develops.

Key responsibilities:

• Handling specialised claimant employment cases and tribunal claims


• Advising on employment contracts, policies, and procedures


• Supporting and developing the respondent side of the business


• Providing specialist advice and representation for a major professional organisation's members on employment matters


• Liaising with clients, tribunals, and third parties


• Keeping up to date with employment law developments


• Collaborating effectively within the team

About you?

The ideal candidate will be ambitious and detail orientated.

You will have:

• A qualified solicitor with 0-3 years PQE in employment law, eager to develop your skills and take ownership of your work


• Confident and client-focused, with strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships

How to Apply:

If you're interested in learning more about this Leeds based Employment Solicitor role, please contact Kieran Wallace on 0113 467 9797 or a member of the Private Practice team.

Alternatively, if this role isn't for you but you know someone who would be a great fit, let us know! We offer a reward scheme for successful referrals.

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