Employment Solicitor – Associate Level

About the role

Our client is expanding their employment law team in Leeds and seeks an experienced Employment Solicitor at associate level. The role is hybrid, combining office collaboration with remote work after the probation period.

Key responsibilities

• Manage executive exit and settlement agreement matters.
• Handle claimant employment tribunal litigation from instruction through to conclusion.
• Advise clients on a broad range of employment law issues.
• Support the Corporate and Commercial team on employment aspects of corporate transactions.
• Prepare legal documentation, correspondence and tribunal paperwork.
• Maintain deadlines and ensure compliance with tribunal procedures.
• Deliver excellent client care and nurture strong client relationships.
• Explain complex legal issues clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Required profile

• Qualified Solicitor with approximately 5+ years PQE in Employment Law.
• Strong knowledge of the Employment Tribunal process.
• Experience handling claimant employment litigation; respondent experience advantageous.
• Experience advising employers on non‑contentious employment matters is desirable.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a busy caseload independently.
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to client service.

Required skills