My client is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor (Associate) to join their growing employment team based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This is a hybrid opportunity offering a mix of office and home working following completion of probation.
The successful candidate will work closely with a partner, managing a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, while also supporting the corporate and commercial team on employment-related issues.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage executive exit and settlement agreement matters.
• Handle claimant employment tribunal litigation from instruction through to conclusion.
• Advise clients on a range of employment law matters.
• Assist the Corporate and Commercial team with employment aspects of corporate transactions.
• Prepare legal documentation, correspondence and tribunal paperwork.
• Manage deadlines and ensure compliance with tribunal procedures.
• Deliver excellent client care and maintain strong client relationships.
• Explain complex legal issues clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Work efficiently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Requirements
• Qualified Solicitor with approximately 5+ years' PQE in Employment Law.
• Strong knowledge of the Employment Tribunal process.
• Experience handling claimant employment litigation.
• Respondent employment litigation experience would be advantageous.
• Experience advising employers on non-contentious employment matters is desirable.
• Excellent drafting, communication and negotiation skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently.
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to client service.
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
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