Job Description
Employment Lawyer – National Law Firm
Location: Leeds (Hybrid Working)
PQE: NQ – 3 years
I’m delighted to be partnering with a highly respected national law firm to recruit a junior Employment Lawyer into their expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward‑thinking organisation known for its inclusive culture, high‑quality work, and commitment to supporting colleagues’ development.
About the Firm
Our client is a major UK law firm with strong regional teams and a genuine people‑focused ethos. They pride themselves on collaboration, flexibility, and community impact. Colleagues describe the working environment as supportive, friendly, and empowering - a place where individuality is valued and professional growth is championed.
The firm operates a flexible working approach, enabling colleagues to work in a way that supports client needs while maintaining work‑life balance. Their award‑winning wellbeing initiatives and clear career pathways make them a standout employer.
The Role
You’ll be joining a well‑established national Employment team, working alongside experienced partners and senior lawyers. The role offers exposure to a broad range of contentious and non‑contentious employment matters across a diverse employer client base, with opportunities to advise individuals where appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
You will have the opportunity to work on areas such as:
* Advising employer clients on HR‑related matters: disciplinaries, grievances, sickness absence, performance, restructures, redundancies, and TUPE.
* Supporting senior lawyers on complex Employment Tribunal cases, including discrimination, whistleblowing and unfair dismissal.
* Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies, and settlement agreements.
* Managing your own varied caseload under appropriate supervision.
* Conducting legal research and preparing clear, practical advice for clients.
* Participating in business development initiatives, thought leadership and training sessions.
* Gaining sector‑specific experience, particularly within education clients such as academy trusts and colleges, including exposure to issues such as industrial relations and safeguarding.
This position is ideal for someone who wants early responsibility, high‑quality work, and genuine career progression.
About You
The firm is seeking a motivated and collaborative junior lawyer with:
* Qualification as a solicitor, from newly qualified up to 3 years’ PQE.
* A strong interest in employment law, with relevant training or post‑qualification experience.
* Confidence interacting with clients and delivering practical, commercially aware advice.
* Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
* A team‑orientated approach and willingness to support colleagues across the department.
This role suits someone who is enthusiastic, curious, and eager to build a long‑term career within a leading employment practice.