At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on diverse employment matters for clients in health and social care sectors.
- Company: Leading UK law firm with a nationally recognised employment team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and comprehensive wellbeing support.
- Other info: Supportive environment with genuine career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Engage in high-profile work and make a real impact in innovative healthcare delivery.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 3-5 years’ PQE and strong employment law grounding.
The predicted salary is between 56000 - 70000 £ per year.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Associate or Senior Associate (3–5 PQE+) to join a nationally recognised employment team within a leading UK law firm specialising in the health, social care, life sciences and third sector markets. Based in the firm’s North Yorkshire office, you will advise on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters for a diverse client base that includes providers, commissioners, regulators and policy makers.
The role offers exposure to complex, high-profile work, including advising on workforce issues linked to innovative healthcare delivery models, organisational change, and emerging technologies within the sector. You will work as part of a collaborative national practice, gaining access to high-quality work while developing your own experience and profile within a supportive and well-established team.
Candidate Profile/Experience needed
- The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor with ideally 3–5 years’ PQE (applications outside this range will be considered on merit) and a strong grounding in employment law.
- Solid experience handling employment tribunal claims and managing contentious matters autonomously.
- Confidence running ET litigation files day-to-day, alongside advising on non-contentious advisory work.
- An interest in, or experience advising, health, social care, public sector or third sector clients (sector experience advantageous but not essential).
- The ability to supervise and mentor junior lawyers, trainees and apprentices, delegating effectively while supporting their development.
- Strong client relationship, business development and marketing skills, with enthusiasm to contribute to the continued growth of the practice.
- A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach and the ability to deliver clear, commercial advice in a fast-moving environment.
What’s on offer?
- Salary £56000–£70000 depending on experience.
- A varied and intellectually engaging caseload with national clients at the forefront of healthcare and social innovation.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression within a supportive, team-oriented environment.
- A comprehensive benefits package designed to support wellbeing and work-life balance, including hybrid working, a holiday purchase scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance, critical illness cover, season ticket loans and cycle-to-work scheme.
- A culture that values inclusivity, professional development and long-term career growth.
Employment Solicitor in Harrogate employer: Anakin Seal
Join a leading UK law firm in North Yorkshire, where you will thrive in a collaborative environment that champions inclusivity and professional development. With a focus on health, social care, and innovative sectors, you'll engage with high-profile cases while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that promotes work-life balance and career progression. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful work in a supportive team dedicated to your growth.
