Employment Solicitor

Leeds – £50,000 - £70,000

Employment Solicitor
Leeds City Centre

One of Leeds’ top law firms is recruiting an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its highly successful and growing Employment team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Due to continued expansion, the team is seeking an Employment Solicitor with at least 3 years’ PQE to manage a varied and high-quality caseload, working closely with owner-managed businesses and HR professionals across a broad range of employment matters.

Main Job Duties:
  • Providing strategic employment law advice to owner-managed businesses and HR teams
  • Drafting and advising on commercial agreements and contracts of employment
  • Handling breach of contract matters
  • Managing contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including litigation
  • Advising on discrimination claims, disciplinary processes and grievance procedures
  • Supporting clients on TUPE transfers, redundancies and restructures
  • Managing files independently while contributing to the wider team’s success
About you:
  • Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE in Employment Law
  • Strong technical knowledge across a wide range of employment matters
  • Confident managing your own caseload with minimal supervision
  • Commercially minded with excellent client relationship skills
  • A proactive team player keen to contribute to a growing department
What’s on offer:
  • Opportunity to join one of Leeds’ leading law firms
  • High-quality, varied employment work
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Full-time, permanent position with genuine career progression
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor looking to take the next step within a respected and expanding team.

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Amy Turner

Business Unit Director
07537156 445

amy.turner@douglas-scott.co.uk

Amy Turner, now the Business Unit Director at Douglas Scott, oversees all levels of permanent legal recruitment across Yorkshire. Amy has rejoined the company after a number of years away, having previously been with Douglas Scott for 10 years. With 20 years of recruitment experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. Outside of work, Amy enjoys spending time with her daughter and managing a busy life.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Employment Law
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £50,000 - £70,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Leeds
  • Reference: 1316954

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