Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate - Leeds - Up to £80k + 25% Bonus + Benefits
A highly ranked national law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Chambers & Legal 500 ranked Employment practice in Leeds.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate to join one of the largest and most established employment teams in the UK. Operating as part of a national platform spanning multiple UK and international offices, the team advises a broad range of market-leading clients across financial services, healthcare and commercial sectors.
The Leeds team has a strong and growing reputation and works closely with colleagues as a national service line whilst also acting for clients across the Yorkshire region. You will gain exposure to complex, high-quality work within a collaborative and well-resourced environment.
The Role
* Advising employers on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
* Supporting Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation under supervision
* Working on complex discrimination, whistleblowing and breach of contract claims
* Assisting with restructures, redundancies and TUPE projects in the UK and internationally
* Providing day-to-day employment advisory support by telephone and email
* Supervising and supporting the development of trainees and paralegals
* Contributing to business development, networking and client training initiatives
* Supporting knowledge sharing, precedents and internal training activity
The Candidate
* Qualified Employment Solicitor with ideally 1+ years PQE
* Experience advising employers on tribunal claims and contentious matters
* Background advising clients within financial services, commercial or public sectors preferred
* Strong technical knowledge with a commercial, solutions-focused mindset
* Confident communicator able to build trusted client relationships
* Independent thinker with good judgement and initiative
* Enthusiastic team player with a flexible approach
* Interest in business development and wider team contribution
The Benefits and How to Apply
* Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience
* Market-leading bonus up to 25%
* 25 days annual leave increasing with service
* Private healthcare
* Buy or sell up to 5 holidays
* 5% employer pension contribution
* Fully flexible and hybrid working model
* Clear progression within a ranked team
Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone.
Contact: Oliver Hines (Retained Consultant)
Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377
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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 highly regarded Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked clients, advising on senior and strategic appointments.