Employment Solicitor / Associate

Clayton Legal

  • Leeds
  • £50,000-65,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Employment Solicitor - Regional Law Firm - LeedsAre you an experienced Employment Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career with a respected and forward-thinking regional law firm?Our client, a well-established and growing regional firm with a strong reputation for high-quality legal services, is seeking an Employment Solicitor with circa 5 years' PQE to join their dynamic team in Leeds.The Role: This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team handling a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. You'll act for a diverse client base including SMEs, large corporates, and individual clients across a variety of sectors.Key responsibilities include:
  • Advising on a full range of employment law issues
  • Representing clients in employment tribunal proceedings
  • Drafting and negotiating employment contracts, policies, and settlement agreements
  • Supporting corporate colleagues with employment aspects of business sales and acquisitions
  • Delivering client training and contributing to business development
About You: We're looking for an Employment Solicitor who can hit the ground running and add value to a thriving team. Ideally, you will have:
  • Around 5 years' PQE in employment law
  • A strong grasp of both contentious and advisory work
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • A proactive and client-focused approach
What's on Offer:
  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
  • A clear and supported path for career development
  • Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
  • A friendly, down-to-earth working culture with real work/life balance
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that values its people, invests in your professional growth, and offers real long-term career prospects.

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