A well-established and respected national law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor or CILEX-qualified Employment Lawyer to join its growing Home Legal Expenses Insurance (LEI) team.
This is a flexible opportunity offering remote or hybrid working from the Leeds office.
You'll provide expert legal advice across a broad range of employment law matters to corporate clients, internal stakeholders, and policyholders, particularly those covered by LEI and employment-related insurance products.
The Role
You will be responsible for managing both external client employment matters and internal employee relations issues, giving you a rare blend of legal and strategic responsibilities. This is an ideal opportunity for a commercially minded employment law professional looking to join a modern and supportive firm with strong development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a varied caseload of employment disputes (litigated and non-litigated)
* Advise on internal employment issues affecting the firm’s own staff
* Provide real-time employment law advice to clients and policyholders via helpline services
* Ensure compliance with internal service level agreements, procedures, and policies
* Review and improve internal HR and employment law policies
* Support colleagues with technical supervision on complex legal matters
* Contribute to the implementation and improvement of legal tech solutions
* Deliver both internal and external employment law training
* Maintain excellent standards of client care and proactive case management
* Identify employment-related risks and escalate as appropriate
* Contribute to business strategy through MI analysis and reporting
About You
You will be a confident, technically strong legal professional with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment.
Requirements:
* Qualified Solicitor or Member/Fellow of CILEX
* Proven experience managing a broad range of employment law matters, both contentious and advisory
* Strong communication skills and a client-first approach
* Comfortable balancing external legal work with internal strategic HR support
Why Join This Firm?
You will be part of a legal team that genuinely values collaboration, professional growth, and innovation. The firm is committed to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where your career development is a priority.
Benefits Include:
* Minimum 25 days’ annual leave plus UK bank holidays
* Holiday buy/sell scheme for additional flexibility
* Hybrid or remote working model (with monthly Liverpool office attendance)
* Two volunteering days per year to support causes you care about
* Matched fundraising (up to £250 per year) for personal charity initiatives
* Medicash health cash plan – dental, optical, physio, and more
* Access to the My Medicash App – includes digital physio, skin screening, wellbeing and fitness tools
* Employee discounts and cashback on retail, travel, and lifestyle
* Life Assurance (4x annual salary)
* Company pension scheme
* Access to a Wellbeing Champion network and mental health resources
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Regular, firm-funded social events
* Dress for your day policy
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Employment Solicitor or CILEX-qualified Lawyer seeking a flexible, forward-thinking legal environment where your expertise will be valued and your career supported, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
Apply today or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment for a confidential discussion.