Employment Solicitor

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join my clients team in their Leeds, West Yorkshire offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Meeting and interviewing clients to assess the firm’s suitability to provide legal advice and services
• Taking client instructions and advising on the legal issues relating to their matter
• Providing clear, practical, and commercially focused legal advice
• Drafting legal documents, correspondence, and contracts tailored to clients’ individual needs
• Conducting legal research and analysing case law and documentation to support matters
• Ensuring the accuracy of legal advice and compliance with relevant procedures
• Negotiating with clients, opposing parties, and other professionals to achieve agreed objectives
• Preparing matters for hearings, negotiations, or settlement discussions
• Coordinating the work of all parties involved in legal matters
• Corresponding with clients, opposing solicitors, and third parties
• Attending meetings and negotiations with opposing parties where appropriate
• Attending court and dealing with court correspondence where required
• Arranging and attending further client meetings to progress matters and finalise documentation
• Supervising and delegating work to trainee solicitors and paralegals where appropriate
• Supervising the implementation of legal agreements and documentation
• Keeping up to date with developments in the law through journals, law reports, and professional updates

Skills & Experience:

• Excellent IT, verbal, and written communication skills
• A high level of accuracy with strong attention to detail
• The ability to follow instructions and work methodically
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Patience and tact, with the ability to work professionally with clients from a wide range of backgrounds
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• A clear understanding of confidentiality and professional conduct obligations

Benefits

• The opportunity to develop your legal career within a growing and ambitious firm
• Exposure to a diverse range of legal matters and client work
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package

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

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