Employment Solicitor

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join my clients team in their Leeds, West Yorkshire offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meeting and interviewing clients to assess the firm’s suitability to provide legal advice and services

• Taking client instructions and advising on the legal issues relating to their matter

• Providing clear, practical, and commercially focused legal advice

• Drafting legal documents, correspondence, and contracts tailored to clients’ individual needs

• Conducting legal research and analysing case law and documentation to support matters

• Ensuring the accuracy of legal advice and compliance with relevant procedures

• Negotiating with clients, opposing parties, and other professionals to achieve agreed objectives

• Preparing matters for hearings, negotiations, or settlement discussions

• Coordinating the work of all parties involved in legal matters

• Corresponding with clients, opposing solicitors, and third parties

• Attending meetings and negotiations with opposing parties where appropriate

• Attending court and dealing with court correspondence where required

• Arranging and attending further client meetings to progress matters and finalise documentation

• Supervising and delegating work to trainee solicitors and paralegals where appropriate

• Supervising the implementation of legal agreements and documentation

• Keeping up to date with developments in the law through journals, law reports, and professional updates

Skills & Experience:

• Excellent IT, verbal, and written communication skills

• A high level of accuracy with strong attention to detail

• The ability to follow instructions and work methodically

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• Initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Patience and tact, with the ability to work professionally with clients from a wide range of backgrounds

• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• A clear understanding of confidentiality and professional conduct obligations

Benefits:

• The opportunity to develop your legal career within a growing and ambitious firm

• Exposure to a diverse range of legal matters and client work

• A supportive and collaborative team environment

• Opportunities for professional development and progression

• Competitive salary and benefits package

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.