Employment Solicitor

Leeds – £40,000 - £50,000

Employment Solicitor
Central Leeds
£50k

A leading law firm in central Leeds is looking to recruit an ambitious Employment Solicitor (1–2 years’ PQE) to join its highly regarded employment team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-quality claimant-focused caseload, acting for individuals across a broad range of employment matters, while developing your career within a supportive and progressive firm.
You will handle a varied and engaging caseload, including:

• Unfair and wrongful dismissal
• Discrimination and whistleblowing claims
• Redundancy and TUPE issues
• Settlement agreements
• Employment Tribunal litigation

You will have direct client contact from an early stage and the opportunity to take real responsibility for your files, with supervision and mentoring from experienced employment specialists.
The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified solicitor with 1–2 years’ PQE in employment law
• Experience of claimant employment work (or a strong desire to focus on this area)
• Confident handling matters autonomously with appropriate support
• Strong communication and client-care skills
• A proactive and commercial approach

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £50k, depending on experience
• Hybrid working with flexibility around office and home-based work
• High-quality, interesting work with a strong claimant focus
• Clear progression opportunities within a respected employment team
• Friendly, inclusive, and supportive working culture
• Modern central Leeds offices with excellent transport links

This role would suit an employment solicitor looking to build a long-term career in claimant employment law within a firm that genuinely values quality, flexibility, and professional development.

Please apply for immediate consideration.