Employment Solicitor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Leeds
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Legal
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SKILLS

Employment Law Advocacy Client Care Drafting Tribunal Proceedings Case Management Commercial Awareness

FULL DESCRIPTION

Employment Solicitor

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Employment Solicitor to join our busy and growing Employment team. This role is ideal for a solicitor with typically 1–3 years’ PQE, although applications from all experience levels are welcome. You will assist the Head of Department, as well as manage your own caseload, from inception to completion, advising both employers and individuals on a wide range of employment law matters.

About the role

[Employer hidden] is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Employment Solicitor to join our busy and growing Employment team. This role is ideal for a solicitor with typically 1–3 years’ PQE, although applications from all experience levels are welcome. You will assist the Head of Department, as well as manage your own caseload, from inception to completion, advising both employers and individuals on a wide range of employment law matters.

Why Join Us?

You will be joining a supportive and collaborative firm that values quality, commerciality, and long-term client relationships, with genuine opportunities for professional and career development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advising employers and individuals on a broad range of employment law matters
  • Handling tribunal proceedings, including advocacy where appropriate
  • Delivering practical, tailored employment and HR advice
  • Drafting and negotiating employment contracts and settlement agreements
  • Managing matters through ACAS early conciliation and Employment Tribunal proceedings
  • Building and maintaining strong internal and external relationships
  • Contributing to business development initiatives and client training sessions
  • Ensuring compliance with Anti-Money Laundering requirements

About You

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

  • Experience managing an employment law caseload, including settlement agreements, dismissals, redundancy, discrimination, disciplinary matters, and grievances
  • Confident handling tribunal matters and advising employer clients
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
  • Commercially minded, with excellent client care and technical ability
  • Comfortable using IT systems including Microsoft Office and case management systems

Application

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to Human Resources [contact hidden]. In your covering letter, please detail how your skills and experience match this role. Please contact us on [contact hidden] for further information.

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