We're looking for a driven Senior Associate to join our Employment team in Leeds, offering an exciting opportunity to grow your career within a leading practice. The role We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Employment Law Solicitor to join our Employment, Pensions and Immigration National Service Line in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a growing and highly regarded team, advising clients across a broad range of sectors including commercial, health (private and NHS), education and government. You will work closely with Employment Partners in the Leeds team, Stuart Craig and Rebecca Pallot, as well as collaborating with colleagues across our wider national employment practice. What you'll be doing: Advising clients on a broad range of employment law matters Managing Employment Tribunal cases Delivering training and contributing to business development Collaborating across offices within the NSL The person We are looking for a qualified solicitor with 4 PQE who has a strong and genuine interest in employment law. You will bring excellent communication, drafting and presentation skills, along with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. Strong time management, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential. While not essential, the following experience would be advantageous: Supporting corporate transactions from an employment law perspective Advising large or complex employers Advocacy experience, whether in tribunal or other forums For the full job description click the link below. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. The benefits As you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. Click here to find out more about our core benefit offering. Pre employment screening If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details of our pre-screening employment process are available upon request. The firm Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises. We tell them what they need to know when they need to know it. We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. And if clients need things we don't offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. Our 1,250 plus people and over 750 lawyers share one vision - achieving more for clients. By joining Mills & Reeve, you'll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that's not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people. Our mantra is "Achieve more. Together.", which we feel embodies our purpose and is more than just a catchphrase! We're also ranked in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and were recently awarded Platinum Investors in People. and finally Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these. To find out more about our diversity and inclusion work, visit our website. Documents JD - Senior Assoocate - Leeds - January 2026.pdf (174.04 KB)