Employment Solicitor

Sacco Mann is recruiting for a national Legal 500 law firm, which is looking to recruit an Employment Solicitor to join its Leeds office.

This is an award-winning firm committed to providing an excellent client service, as well as really looking after its people.

The Role

Joining the Employment team, you will be working on a mixed caseload of both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters but biased towards the management of tribunal claims.

You will be acting on behalf of clients who have the benefit of legal expenses insurance, working with insurers, claimants and respondents to progress / defend claims.

What's in it for you?

• You will be supported by a fantastic Partner and Senior Associate group, with a real commitment to the professional development of Lawyers in the team.


• Work Life balance - Hybrid working model in place and this firm expects that its lawyers will enjoy a good work/life balance and not be working all hours.


• Competitive salary - in line with market rate for a major regional commercial practice


• 25 days holiday - with the opportunity to buy up to 35 hours of extra holiday.


• Generous and flexible - Pension Scheme.


• A great opportunity to progress your career with a major law firm.
  
  

About you

• 1-4 years PQE with Employment experience.


• Ideally you will have experience representing respondents and/or claimants in the employment tribunal - the firm is very open to applicants from either background and is happy to consider applicants from all types and sizes of firm background - there have been several lawyers who have successfully made the transition from smaller practices with this firm.


• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to manage caseloads independently.


• A desire to progress your career as an Employment Lawyer with a major national law firm.

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.

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Alternatively, if you know anyone suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals.

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