Employment Solicitor

Employment Solicitor – Leeds (Hybrid / Fully Remote)

Location: Leeds (hybrid working available) or fully remote

Contract: Full-time

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Employment Solicitor to join a growing employment team in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a varied client base, handling both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, with flexible working arrangements available.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload of employment matters, advising both individuals and commercial clients, while supporting the wider employment team. The role offers a high degree of autonomy, client contact, and involvement in business development and marketing initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Advising clients on potential Employment Tribunal claims
• Running a full caseload of Employment Tribunal matters, including:
• Drafting pleadings and witness statements
• Negotiating settlements and advising on settlement agreements
• Instructing counsel or advocates where required
• Complying with insurer service level agreements
• Supporting the employment team with non-contentious employment work, including:
• Drafting contracts of employment, handbooks and related documentation
• Providing reactive and proactive employment advice to commercial clients
• Delivering telephone employment law advice
• Participating in marketing and business development, including:
• Writing employment law updates
• Delivering client training sessions
• Ensuring accurate, practical and commercial advice is provided to clients at all times
• Using the firm’s case management system to progress files efficiently

About You

• Qualified solicitor or FCILEX with experience in employment law
• Confident handling Employment Tribunal litigation
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills
• Commercially aware and client-focused
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Experience working to insurer requirements is desirable

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience (DOE)
• Hybrid or fully remote working options
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to develop your practice and profile within a growing team
• Ongoing training and professional development

Interested? Apply now or contact Stan at Simpson Judge Legal Recruitment on 07585 152683

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