Employment Solicitor

Employment Solicitor – Leeds – Up to £50,000

A well-established and highly regarded UK law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor to join its growing team in Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Solicitor to work on a varied caseload acting for a diverse range of clients, including businesses, insurers, organisations and individuals. The successful candidate will join an experienced and supportive team, handling both claimant and respondent employment matters while benefiting from excellent career development opportunities.

The Role:

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• Manage a varied caseload of contentious employment law matters from instruction through to resolution
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• Advise both claimant and respondent clients on a broad range of employment law issues
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• Provide practical, strategic and commercially focused legal advice to businesses, insurers and individual clients
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• Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering an exceptional level of client service
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• Support colleagues with technical guidance and contribute to the ongoing development of the wider team
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• Manage litigation matters efficiently while meeting deadlines and maintaining high service standards
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• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm on complex employment matters
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• Keep up to date with developments in employment legislation and case law
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About You:

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• A Qualified Employment Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) or equivalent legal professional
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• Experienced in managing a broad range of employment law matters
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• Confident advising on both claimant and respondent employment cases
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• Strong knowledge of employment litigation and dispute resolution
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• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
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• Able to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team
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• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise a busy and varied caseload
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• Passionate about delivering practical, commercial solutions and outstanding client service
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The Benefits:

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• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
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• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
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• Excellent annual leave entitlement
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• Pension scheme and life assurance
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• Private healthcare cash plan and wellbeing support
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• Employee assistance programme, online GP access and lifestyle discounts
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• Professional development, mentoring and clear career progression opportunities
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• Support for professional qualifications and ongoing training
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• A supportive, inclusive culture with regular social and wellbeing initiatives
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Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone.

Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: 0113 511 7115 Mobile: 0737 602 8332

Email: [email protected]

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.