Employment Solicitor

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor who is looking to take the next step in their career to join a national firm in their Leeds city centre office.

Our client is one of the top performing law firms in the UK and has a broad range of national and international clients, undertaking some top quality work.

They are very forward thinking and ambitious and really take the time to understand their clients' needs.

This is a great opportunity to continue to develop your career and be surrounded by equally driven and ambitious solicitors in a firm with an award winning culture.

The Role

As an employment solicitor you will play a key role in a busy and expanding team based in Leeds.

You will advise a broad client base across sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, and government.

The role offers a mix of contentious and non-contentious work, including Employment Tribunal claims, day-to-day advisory matters, and support on corporate transactions.

You'll be encouraged to take ownership of matters, contribute to business development and support the delivery of high-quality client training.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Package: Attractive salary and benefits tailored to your experience.


• Career Progression: Genuine development opportunities within a dynamic, nationally recognised team.


• Diverse Work: Exposure to a broad range of employment matters across multiple sectors.


• Flexibility & Balance: A modern, flexible working culture with a commitment to well-being and inclusion

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and advising on a wide range of employment law matters, both contentious and non-contentious.


• Running employment tribunal cases with appropriate supervision.


• Supporting clients with corporate transactions, including drafting contracts and settlement agreements.


• Delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice to clients across the private and public sectors.


• Building strong client relationships and supporting business development initiatives.

About you

The firm is looking for a motivated and skilled Employment Solicitor who is enthusiastic about employment law and committed to delivering top-tier service.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2+ PQE.


• Excellent drafting, presentation, and communication skills.


• A proactive, self-starting attitude and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.


• A passion for client care, time management, and attention to detail.

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

If you are interested in this Employment Solicitor opportunity in Leeds, please get in touch with Rachel Birkinshaw 0113 467 9795