Employment Solicitor

A fantastic opportunity for an Employment Solicitor to join an international law firm in Leeds, with one of the top ranked Employment Law teams. Our client is well established as a leading provider of legal services to a wide range of sectors, including health and social care, insurance, logistics and retail. The Employment department is widely acknowledged as one of the best in Leeds, and nationally.

The Role

As an Employment Solicitor, you will provide expert legal advice on a broad spectrum of employment matters, both contentious and non-contentious. The team works with clients across healthcare, insurance, retail, and commercial sectors, offering pragmatic and strategic solutions. At a senior level, this role will also involve supervising junior lawyers and contributing to business development initiatives.

What's in it for you?

• A strong client portfolio - including major household names.
• Competitive Package - A salary and benefits package that reflects your expertise.
• Hybrid working arrangements - to support work-life balance.
• Loyalty Recognition scheme - for your length of service.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling a varied caseload, including both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Advising on complex workplace issues, including restructuring, redundancy, and regulatory/policy changes.
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers within the team.
• Engaging in business development and client relationship management.
• Providing corporate support on employment aspects of business transactions.

About you

• 5+ years PQE with solid experience in respondent employment law.
• Strong technical expertise and a commercial approach to client solutions.
• Proven ability to work independently while also supervising junior team members.
• Confidence in handling high-profile clients and engaging in business development.
• Prior experience within a nationally recognised employment team would be advantageous.

Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

How to apply

For more information on this role or for a more general confidential chat, please contact Sophie Linley at Sacco Mann on 0113 236 6711, or ask to speak with another member of the Private Practice team.