Employment Solicitor (Associate)

My client is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor (Associate) to join their growing employment team based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This is a hybrid opportunity offering a mix of office and home working following completion of probation.

The successful candidate will work closely with a partner, managing a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, while also supporting the corporate and commercial team on employment-related issues.

Key Responsibilities

Manage executive exit and settlement agreement matters.

Handle claimant employment tribunal litigation from instruction through to conclusion.

Advise clients on a range of employment law matters.

Assist the Corporate and Commercial team with employment aspects of corporate transactions.

Prepare legal documentation, correspondence and tribunal paperwork.

Manage deadlines and ensure compliance with tribunal procedures.

Deliver excellent client care and maintain strong client relationships.

Explain complex legal issues clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Work efficiently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor with approximately 5+ years' PQE in Employment Law.

Strong knowledge of the Employment Tribunal process.

Experience handling claimant employment litigation.

Respondent employment litigation experience would be advantageous.

Experience advising employers on non-contentious employment matters is desirable.

Excellent drafting, communication and negotiation skills.

Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

Ability to manage a busy caseload independently.

Commercially minded with a proactive approach to client service.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful

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