Employment Senior Associate

Reference: 4830088Job ID: 5415512Posted: 2026-09-18Closing date: 2026-12-16Location: LeedsSalary: Very Competitive + Excellent benefits (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Legal / Private PracticeCompany: HaysConsultant: Alexander PayneHays office: Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly PlazaPhone: 0161 228 7770Email: alexander.payne@hays.comYour new company Our client is a leading national law firm with a highly respected employment practice and a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused advice to a broad client base. The team advises organisations across the commercial, healthcare, education and public sectors, handling a wide range of complex and high-profile employment matters.The firm is recognised for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional development and investment in its people, making it an excellent platform for ambitious employment lawyers looking to progress their careers.Your new role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate to join a growing Employment team in Leeds. This role offers exposure to high-quality respondent employment work, advising a diverse portfolio of employer clients on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.You will play a key role in managing client relationships, leading on complex cases, supporting junior lawyers and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.The successful candidate will work closely with clients to understand their strategic objectives and deliver pragmatic, commercially focused advice that helps them navigate challenging workplace issues.Key responsibilities:Advising employers on a broad range of employment law mattersManaging Employment Tribunal litigation from inception through to resolutionProviding strategic and commercially focused advice on employee relations issuesDrafting and reviewing contracts of employment, policies and settlement agreementsSupporting corporate transactions with employment law expertiseBuilding and maintaining strong client relationshipsDelivering client training, seminars and employment law updatesSupporting and mentoring junior members of the teamContributing to business development and profile-raising initiativesWhat you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified Employment Solicitor with strong experience advising employer clients on a wide range of employment law matters.The ideal candidate will possess:Strong technical employment law knowledgeExperience managing Employment Tribunal claimsExcellent client relationship and stakeholder management skillsCommercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to solving client issuesStrong communication and presentation skillsA collaborative approach and enthusiasm for business developmentThe ability to supervise and support junior colleaguesWhat you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognised employment team undertaking high-quality work for a prestigious and varied client base.In return, you can expect:A very competitive salary and excellent benefits package Hybrid and flexible working arrangementsExposure to complex and high-profile employment mattersStrong progression prospects within a growing teamOngoing learning and development opportunitiesA supportive and collaborative working environmentWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email Alexander.Payne@hays.com or call us now on 0161 228 7770. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4830088 - Alexander Payne