At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise employer clients on employment tribunal claims and employee relations issues.
- Company: Join a Legal 500 ranked firm with a strong presence in Yorkshire and the North West.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: The position is based in Leeds city centre, focusing on various specialist sectors.
- Why this job: This role offers visibility and responsibility within a respected employment team.
- Qualifications: Candidates must have 1-5 years' PQE in contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Are you an Employment Solicitor looking for the opportunity to play a visible role within a highly regarded team, whilst avoiding being just another number in a large national department? I'm working with a well-established Legal 500 ranked law firm that is continuing to strengthen its presence across Yorkshire and the North West. Due to ongoing growth, the firm is looking to recruit an Employment Associate between 1-5 years' PQE to join its friendly and collaborative Leeds office.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected employment team that has built a strong reputation advising organisations within the education, charity, public sector and wider not-for-profit sectors.
The Role
- You will advise predominantly employer clients on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including:
- Employment Tribunal claims, including discrimination matters
- Whistleblowing and employee relations issues
- Contentious employee exits
- Settlement agreements
- Drafting and reviewing employment contracts
- Employer policies and procedures
- Employee benefits advice
- Day-to-day HR and employment law support for clients
The work is primarily respondent-focused and offers exposure to a varied and interesting client base across a number of specialist sectors.
About You
Applications are welcomed from qualified Employment Solicitors with experience handling both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. You may be looking for:
- Greater visibility and responsibility within a team
- A genuine route for progression and career development
- The opportunity to help shape and grow a Leeds-based practice
- High-quality work without the hierarchy often found in larger teams
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Legal 500 recognised firm
- Strong and growing employment practice
- Friendly, supportive and collaborative team culture
- Excellent quality respondent employment work
- Sector specialisms in education, charities, public sector and not-for-profit organisations
- Significant scope for progression as the firm continues to expand its northern presence
- Leeds city centre location
- Competitive salary and benefits package
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Graham Rawlinson, Think Legal Recruitment, graham@thinklegalrecruitment.com, 07745 205690
Employment Associate employer: Think Legal Recruitment
This well-established Legal 500 firm is located in Leeds city centre and is known for its strong employment practice. The team is friendly and collaborative, providing high-quality work in sectors like education and charities, with significant opportunities for career progression.
