At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide practical employment law advice and build trusted client relationships.
- Company: Join a modern Yorkshire law firm with a people-first culture.
- Benefits: Flexible working, career progression, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Confidential conversations welcome for those exploring new opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a collaborative setting while growing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with employment law experience.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Looking for your next move? The employment law market is competitive, but so are we. At Chadwick Lawrence, we’re looking to welcome an experienced Employment Lawyer to join our growing team. If you’re a qualified Solicitor, part or fully CILEX qualified (or equivalent) and have some employment law experience we’d like to hear from you. We are open-minded about your background. You may have built your career advising employers, employees, or a combination of both. What matters most is your ability to provide practical, commercially focused advice while building trusted relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
Why Chadwick Lawrence? We’re proud to be a modern Yorkshire law firm with an ambitious future and a people-first culture. We believe that talented lawyers thrive when they are trusted, supported and given the opportunity to develop. Joining our Employment team means becoming part of a collaborative environment where your contribution is valued and your career can continue to grow.
- Flexible working and office location across West Yorkshire
- Full or part time working considered
- Genuine opportunities for career progression
- A supportive and collaborative team culture
- A strong commitment to colleague wellbeing and work-life balance
- High-quality, varied employment law work
- Competitive salary and benefits package
About You You’ll be someone who:
- Is a qualified Solicitor, part or fully CILEX qualified, or holds an equivalent legal qualification
- Has experience handling employment law matters (claimant and/or respondent)
- Enjoys building lasting client relationships
- Has excellent communication skills and a pragmatic approach to problem solving
- Shares our values of collaboration, integrity and exceptional client service
Interested? If you think you can add value to our team, we encourage you to get in touch. We recognise that every career path is different and we would welcome a confidential conversation about what you are looking for in your next role. If you are looking for a firm where you can build your career, make an impact and enjoy working with genuinely supportive colleagues, we’d like to hear from you.
Not actively looking? We know many of the best employment lawyers aren’t searching job boards. If you have simply been wondering whether there is something better out there, let’s have a confidential conversation. There is no obligation – just an opportunity to explore what a move to Chadwick Lawrence would look like.
Additional Information Chadwick Lawrence is an equal opportunities employer. Selection criteria and procedures are regularly reviewed to ensure that individuals are treated based on their relevant merits and abilities. CV’s will only be considered and processed if submitted through our centralised People & Culture Team in response to a specific, written instruction or formal engagement from the Firm. Any speculative submissions sent directly to hiring managers or other employees will not be reviewed and will not attract any agency fees and such individuals do not have the authority to agree to introductions of candidates or to bind the Firm to any terms of business.
Fee-earner employer: Chadwick Lawrence LLP
Chadwick Lawrence LLP is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Wakefield where personal and professional growth is at the forefront of our values. As part of our award-winning team, you will benefit from a supportive culture that encourages development and innovation while managing a high-volume caseload in residential conveyancing. Join us to be part of a firm that not only prioritises your career advancement but also fosters a collaborative and rewarding workplace.
