Employment Solicitor (Associate)

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join an established and supportive employment team in Leeds City Centre.

This role would suit an Employment Solicitor with around 5+ years PQE who is looking to take the next step in their career, broaden their experience and work on a varied caseload with support from a senior lawyer.

The role will focus primarily on employment litigation, executive exits and claimant work, with additional exposure to non-contentious employment matters and the opportunity to support a wider Company & Commercial team.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Advising employees and senior executives on employment issues.
• Handling executive exits, including settlement agreements and associated negotiations.
• Managing Employment Tribunal claims, predominantly acting for claimants.
• Advising clients throughout the Employment Tribunal process.
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, correspondence and other legal documents.
• Advising on employment contracts and other non-contentious employment matters.
• Supporting the wider Company & Commercial team on employment-related matters.
• Conducting legal research and providing clear, practical and commercially focused advice.
• Preparing for and assisting with hearings where appropriate.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and other parties.
• Managing files effectively and ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met.

About You

• Around 5+ years PQE or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong experience in employment law and litigation.
• Good knowledge of the Employment Tribunal process.
• Experience acting for claimants in employment disputes.
• Experience dealing with executive exits and settlement agreements.
• Strong drafting and advocacy skills.
• Respondent-side litigation experience would be advantageous.
• Experience advising employers on non-contentious employment matters would also be beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and in a client-friendly manner.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• A proactive, commercial and solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful