Full job descriptionWe are looking for an Employment Solicitor to join a growing legal team in Leeds, advising and representing clients across a varied range of Employment disputes. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 0 to 3 years PQE to strengthen their technical expertise while working alongside experienced lawyers in a forward thinking environment.
Client Details
Our client is a rapidly growing national legal business that has built a strong reputation for combining specialist legal expertise with innovative technology and risk management solutions.
Since being established in 2012, the organisation has grown from a small team into a business employing more than 250 people across multiple UK offices.
Description
The Employment Solicitor will be:


* Advising, representing and supporting clients across a broad range of Employment matters
* Managing and conducting claims involving unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE and whistleblowing
* Conducting Employment claims within the relevant legal framework, including Employment Tribunal and civil court proceedings
* Communicating effectively with clients, opponents, Counsel, courts and other relevant third parties
* Working within an insurance funded litigation environment, including considering policy coverage
* Providing claims handling support to insurers where required
* Working across the business to deliver accurate, timely and commercially focused legal services
* Providing a caring and high quality service to clients in line with organisational standards and targets
* Maintaining professional standards and complying with SRA, Law Society and other relevant regulatory requirements
** Delegating and supervising work undertaken by paralegals, trainee solicitors, secretaries and other support staff
Profile
The Employment Solicitor should be:


* A solicitor with approximately 0 to 3 years PQE
* Experienced in Employment law, ideally with exposure to contentious Employment matters
* Experienced in matters including unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE and whistleblowing
* Confident in conducting litigation and communicating with clients and professional stakeholders
* Able to work effectively within an insurance funded litigation environment
* Commercially aware with a strong focus on delivering excellent client service
* Organised and capable of managing a varied caseload with accuracy and attention to detail
* Comfortable working independently while contributing effectively to a wider team
** Committed to continued professional development and maintaining high professional standards
Job Offer
*Salary ranging from £48,000 to £55,000
*25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
*Private medical insurance.
*Performance-related bonus scheme.
*Hybrid working arrangements.
*5% pension contribution.
If you’re interested in this role, apply now.