Job Description Employment Solicitor Location : York City Centre Salary : £40,000-£70,000 Extensive Benefits Experience required: NQ-5 Years PQE Join a prestigious Yorkshire law firm with over 200 years of legal excellence, serving businesses and individuals throughout Yorkshire and beyond. Our client, a CQS-accredited firm with a strong reputation for comprehensive employment law services, is seeking an ambitious Employment Solicitor to provide expert guidance on workplace legal matters to both employers and employees. About the Role As an Employment Solicitor, you'll manage a diverse range of employment law matters, offering strategic advice to businesses and individuals on complex workplace issues and disputes. Your key responsibilities will include: Employment Law Case Management: Handling various employment law matters: Unfair dismissal claims Discrimination and harassment cases Redundancy and restructuring TUPE transfers Employment contracts and policies Settlement agreements Disciplinary and grievance procedures Conducting comprehensive legal assessments Preparing detailed case strategies Drafting employment documentation Managing Employment Tribunal proceedings Client Advisory and Relationship Management: Providing clear, strategic legal advice Advising employers on HR policies and procedures Supporting employees through workplace disputes Managing client expectations Offering pragmatic, commercially aware solutions Dispute Resolution and Tribunal Representation: Negotiating settlements Preparing for Employment Tribunal hearings Representing clients at tribunal proceedings Advising on alternative dispute resolution methods Developing cost-effective litigation strategies Professional Development and Teamwork: Collaborating with colleagues across departments Supporting junior team members Participating in continuous learning Contributing to departmental strategy Maintaining high professional standards What We're Looking For Essential Requirements: Qualified Solicitor with: Newly Qualified (NQ) status, or Up to 5 years' post-qualification experience Strong academic background in employment law Exceptional communication and advocacy skills Analytical and strategic thinking abilities Ability to manage complex cases simultaneously Proficiency in: Employment legislation Tribunal procedures Contract drafting Negotiation Commercially aware approach Strong interpersonal and client care skills Attention to detail and accuracy Desirable : Additional employment law qualifications Experience in Employment Tribunal representation Knowledge of HR best practices Understanding of sector-specific employment issues Experience with complex discrimination cases Exceptional Benefits Package Financial Rewards: Competitive salary (£40,000-£70,000 dependent on experience) Performance-related bonus potential Comprehensive pension scheme Professional Development: Comprehensive induction programme Mentoring from experienced employment law specialists Continuous learning opportunities Support for professional qualifications Clear career progression pathways Firm Benefits: CQS-accredited firm Over 200 years of legal heritage Multiple office locations across Yorkshire Supportive, collaborative working environment Opportunities for specialisation Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements Hybrid working options Generous annual leave Family-friendly policies Wellbeing support programmes Location & Working Arrangements Based: Modern York City Centre offices Working Pattern: Full-time Hybrid Working: Supported with flexible arrangements About Our Client Our client is a well-established Yorkshire law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal services with a personal touch. With over 200 years of legal expertise, they serve businesses and individuals throughout Yorkshire and beyond. Core Values: Technical excellence Client-focused approach Collaboration Continuous improvement Strategic workplace solutions Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're an ambitious Employment Solicitor looking to start or develop your career in a supportive, dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact: Lee Hawthorne-Finch 0333 996 2882 or lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com