Employment Solicitor in Leeds

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

ABOUT BUXTON COATES

Buxton Coates Solicitors is a respected and expanding legal firm, recognised for providing expert advice with integrity, clarity and a personal touch. As our Employment Law team continues to grow, we are seeking a skilled and commercially aware Employment Solicitor to deliver high-quality advice, support client relationships, and contribute to the continued development of the department.

OUR VISION

To be the most trusted and forward-thinking legal partner in UK dentistry. We aim to combine professional excellence with a human touch, empowering clients with accessible legal guidance. Through continuous investment in people, systems and innovation, we are building a modern legal business where every team member grows and contributes.

ROLE PURPOSE

You will provide expert legal advice on all aspects of employment law to a varied client base, including but not subject to dental practices and healthcare providers. You will manage your own caseload, deliver clear and commercially sensible solutions, and play a key role in strengthening our employment offering.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Employment Law Advice & Case Management

• Advise clients on a full range of employment matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes, performance management, redundancy, TUPE and workplace disputes.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, handbooks, settlement agreements and HR documentation.
• Prepare and present robust advice letters, reports and guidance notes.
• Manage Employment Tribunal matters from instruction to conclusion.
• Prepare pleadings, witness statements, bundles and liaise with counsel where appropriate.
• Represent clients at preliminary hearings and support on full hearings.

Client Relationship Management

• Maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients through responsive, proactive and clear communication.
• Provide practical and commercially focused advice tailored to each client’s needs.
• Provide support to our Oracle HR service clients.
• Ensure all work complies with SRA regulations and internal quality standards.
• Keep accurate time recording, file notes and case progress updates.

Business Development & Firm Engagement

• Contribute to the growth of the Employment Department and firm by identifying new opportunities, referring clients and promoting our services.
• Attend networking events, webinars and seminars where required.
• Assist in producing occasional employment law updates and content to promote the services.

Professional Development

• Keep up to date with legislative changes, case law and best practice.
• Participate in internal training and contribute to knowledge sharing across the firm.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in employment law.
• Confident in managing a varied and fast-paced workload with minimal supervision.
• Positive, proactive approach with strong attention to detail and organisation.
• Excellent IT, verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to follow instructions.
• Patience and tact and to be able to work with all kinds of clients
• Initiative and the ability to work in a team.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Respect for confidential information.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The opportunity to help shape and grow a developing specialist employment team.
• Exposure to the dental, legal and healthcare sectors.
• A supportive, collaborative culture with ongoing training and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.