At a Glance
- Tasks: Champion workers' rights and handle diverse employment law cases.
- Company: Morrish Solicitors, a leading firm with over a century of experience.
- Benefits: Flexible remote work, competitive salary, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Join a collaborative culture with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working with a supportive team.
- Qualifications: 6+ years PQE in employment law with claimant-side experience required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: North‑West England – remote working, with 1‑2 days per month in the Leeds office
Firm: Morrish Solicitors LLP
Contract type: Permanent, full‑time
About us
At Morrish Solicitors, we have proudly represented trade unions and their members for over a century, championing fairness in the workplace and delivering high‑quality, claimant‑focused legal services. We are expanding and need an experienced Employment Solicitor based in North‑West England to join our team.
The Role
You will work as part of our specialist Trade Union and Employment Rights team, representing individual claimants and trade unions across a broad range of employment matters. You’ll handle a diverse caseload including:
- Unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistleblowing claims
- Collective and individual employment disputes
- Advising trade unions on legal and strategic employment issues
- Employment Tribunal and appellate advocacy
This is a remote role with occasional attendance at our central Leeds office (1‑2 days per month).
About You
You’re a skilled, motivated and principled solicitor with:
- 6+ years’ PQE in employment law with claimant‑side experience essential
- Strong technical knowledge and advocacy skills
- Confidence managing a varied, high‑profile caseload
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a close‑knit team
- Alignment with trade union and employee rights values
Why Join Morrish Solicitors?
- Meaningful work – champion workers’ rights and make a real difference
- Flexible remote‑first working with supportive team contact
- Collaborative culture – approachable colleagues, open communication
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Excellent benefits, including:
- An annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of basic salary
- 33 days holiday plus bank holidays, with long‑service increments of two days at five years and an additional three days at ten years; option to buy additional days each year
- Enhanced family leave
- Employee assistant programme
- Life assurance
- Annual travel card loan
- Regular funded staff social events
- Flexible, agile working environment promoting work‑life balance
How to Apply
If you’re ready to bring your experience and passion to a firm that truly values people and principles, please send your CV and a short covering letter to nikki.morton@morrishsolicitors.com.
Contact information: Leeds Office: 033 3344 9600 Email: info@morrishsolicitors.com
Senior Claimant Employment Solicitor (6+ PQE) in Leeds employer: Morrish Solicitors
As a leading law firm in Leeds, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic work culture that prioritises employee growth and well-being. With hybrid working options, generous holiday allowances, and an annual bonus scheme, we empower our solicitors to thrive both professionally and personally while making a meaningful impact in the community.
