Employment Solicitor

A fantastic new role has arisen for an Employment Solicitor to join an award-winning firm based in York.

Our client has a significant presence in the Yorkshire legal market, is established and well regarded for the high-quality work they produce and excellent client care they provide.

The role

As an Employment Solicitor at this firm, you will work closely with a senior Employment Partner, managing a varied and high-quality caseload.

You'll provide advice on a wide range of employment issues including drafting and reviewing employment contracts, handling grievance and disciplinary matters, advising on unfair dismissal and discrimination claims, negotiating settlement agreements and representing clients at Employment Tribunals.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Package - A salary and benefits package that reflects your expertise


• Hybrid working arrangements - to support work-life balance


• A clear progression framework - with individual career and development plans


• Wellbeing and mental health support as part of a people-first culture


• Additional benefits, including life cover, pension, staff discounts, health cash plans and more.

Key responsibilities

• Running your own caseload of employment matters from instruction to resolution


• Drafting and reviewing legal documentation with precision and commercial awareness


• Engaging with clients to build long-term, trusted relationships.


• Participating in business development activity and raising the team's profile.

About you

• 5+ years' PQE with strong experience in employment law


• Confident communicator with a commitment to excellent client service


• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a team.


• Keen to engage with wider firm initiatives and marketing activities.


• Looks for a role within a firm that offers both professional growth and a great internal culture.

This is a key role for someone who enjoys autonomy in their work while benefiting from being part of a collaborative and approachable team.

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

To find out more about this Employment Solicitor opportunity and see if it could be an option for you, please contact Rachel Birkinshaw at Sacco Mann on 0113 467 9795.