Employment Solicitor

Role: Employment Solicitor Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Contract: Full time, permanent, hybrid CRA Consulting is delighted to be working in partnership with a highly regarded regional law firm as they look to appoint an experienced Employment Solicitor to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a respected practice with an established client base, offering a broad mix of respondent and claimant employment work. The successful candidate will enjoy genuine autonomy, high-quality instructions, and the support of a collaborative and experienced team. Whether you are looking to build on your existing employment law experience or take the next step in your career within a progressive firm, this role offers excellent long-term prospects.

You will manage your own varied caseload of employment matters while providing practical, commercially focused advice to both businesses and individuals. Matters are likely to include:

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• Advising employers on day-to-day HR and employment law issues.
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• Managing disciplinary, grievance and capability matters.
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• Drafting and reviewing contracts of employment, policies and staff handbooks.
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• Advising on redundancy, restructuring and settlement agreements.
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• Handling Employment Tribunal claims from instruction through to conclusion.
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• Advising employees on workplace disputes, discrimination, whistleblowing and unfair dismissal claims.
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• Supporting business development initiatives and maintaining strong client relationships.
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The ideal candidate will have:

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• Qualified Solicitor status in England & Wales.
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• Previous experience handling a broad employment law caseload.
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• Strong knowledge of current employment legislation and tribunal procedures.
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• Excellent communication and client care skills.
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• The ability to manage a busy and varied caseload independently.
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• A commercial, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
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• A desire to contribute to the continued growth and success of the department.
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• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
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• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
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• High-quality work with an established client base.
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• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
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• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
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• Comprehensive benefits package.
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If you're an Employment Solicitor looking for your next opportunity with a progressive regional law firm, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact: Lauren Hopkinson CRA Consulting