Position: Senior Employment Solicitor
Location:
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
06.06.2025
Expiry Date:
21.07.2025
Job Description:
Position: Senior Employment Solicitor
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Experience: Minimum 6 years PQE
Type: Permanent
About the Role:
An established legal team is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its team in Leeds. The team is renowned for providing high-quality advice on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters to a diverse range of clients, including senior executives, entrepreneurs, investment professionals, and private business owners across sectors like financial services, technology, sports, and family offices. This role will be instrumental in expanding the Employment practice and enhancing its market presence.
Responsibilities:
* Managing a varied caseload of employment law matters with a focus on client-facing, strategic, and pragmatic solutions.
* Drafting and negotiating employment documents, including service agreements and settlement agreements.
* Providing risk-based, commercial employment advice on issues like employment contracts, grievances, dismissals, tribunal disputes, TUPE, redundancy, and more.
* Collaborating with international legal teams on multi-jurisdictional matters.
* Leading business development initiatives to grow the Employment practice.
Skills and Experience:
* At least 6 years of relevant PQE.
* Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
* Strong client management skills and the ability to provide practical, commercial advice.
* Excellent drafting skills and the ability to handle multiple files efficiently.
* A proactive approach to business development and client service.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across departments.
* Excellent academic background.
This position offers an exciting opportunity for a driven, self-starting Employment Solicitor to advance their career in a supportive and dynamic environment.
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