Partner - Employment Law in Leeds

Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our Employment practice in Leeds, as we look to grow our team and develop our clients base.

Department

Employment

Location

Leeds

This role is responsible for managing a significant personal caseload of employment matters, including conducting own advocacy where necessary and appropriate.

As a senior member of the Employment team, this role is also responsible for leading team development and mentoring, driving business development efforts, and taking on more complex fee‑earning matters.

Reporting directly to the Head of Employment (North), you will assist with setting team strategy and managing performance in accordance with financial and team targets.

This role is full time, Monday to Friday 36.25 hours, working onsite at our Leeds Embankment office, though applicants for Sheffield or York offices will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Fee‑Earning
• Manage a varied caseload of complex matters.
• Provide employment law advice to education and commercial clients.
• Draft advice reports and support clients with settlement agreements and other documentation.
• Assist clients with HR processes and procedures.
• Handle cases through tribunal proceedings.
• Provide support on employment issues arising in transactions.
• Take on additional workload where necessary when the department is near full capacity.
• Provide ongoing technical support on matters for more junior fee‑earners.
• Keep personal employment knowledge up to date and communicate new advancements to the wider team.
• Assisting Management
• Attend monthly fee‑earner meetings with the wider Employment team and contribute as a senior member.
• Attend regular one‑to‑one meetings with the Head of Employment to report on departmental priorities and financial performance as needed.
• Supervise matters for junior fee‑earners and sign off work when required.
• Ensure appropriate allocation of fee‑earning matters within the team, assessing capacity and delegating work effectively.
• Work with the Head of Employment to proactively drive team performance, conducting meetings with junior fee‑earners as necessary.
• Business Development
• Lead the client experience and attend client meetings where necessary.
• Assist the Head of Employment in ensuring a seamless and proactive renewal process for existing clients.
• Prepare and conduct external training sessions on employment law for prospective and existing clients.
• Report regularly on business development figures to senior management.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience with contentious and non‑contentious employment law matters.
• Good knowledge of tribunal procedures and protocols.
• High level of knowledge and understanding of employment law for high‑profile clients.
• Exceptional client care skills.
• High motivation and ability to add value to the role.
• Proactive management of matters.
• Networking and client development skills.

Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered.

Financial checks will be required in the event that a position is offered.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• Life insurance
• Great working environment at our Leeds offices
• Career development opportunities
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Options to buy and sell one week’s holiday
• One week’s holiday carry over
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Staff card discount scheme for local shops
• Social days and evenings on the firm
• Monthly food on the firm for all staff
• Staff discounts on legal services
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