Simpson Judge Ltd
Employment Solicitor
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (part-time applications considered)
Location: Leeds
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience and qualifications
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor to join a well-established and growing employment law team. This role offers a varied mix of contentious and non-contentious work across a diverse range of sectors, providing an excellent platform for career development and progression.
The successful candidate will work within a collaborative and supportive environment, delivering high-quality legal services while developing their own expertise and specialism in employment law.
The team acts for clients nationally and advises across a broad spectrum of industries, including finance, transport, education, healthcare, entertainment and professional services.
About the Role
The employment team is well-established and continues to expand, offering exposure to a broad range of employment and industrial relations matters. This is an opportunity to join an experienced claimant-focused practice with a strong reputation and a growing client base.
About You
Applications are welcomed from qualified solicitors with experience managing their own caseload. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to build relationships with clients and stakeholders at all levels
- Excellent client care and interpersonal skills
- Sound technical employment law knowledge, with a willingness to develop further
- Effective organisational and case management skills
- A collaborative and proactive approach to work
Applications from candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged, and the employer is committed to fostering an inclusive and neuroinclusive workplace.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a varied caseload following a structured induction period
- Advising and representing clients in employment and industrial relations matters through all stages of litigation
- Providing advice on settlement agreements
- Supporting and progressing group litigation matters
- Drafting articles and marketing content for both online and offline channels
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Participating in networking, community and charitable initiatives where desired
What's on Offer
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing mentoring
- Structured training and professional development opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative team culture
- Genuine opportunities for career progression
- Flexible and agile working arrangements
- A workplace committed to diversity, inclusion and employee wellbeing
Flexible working arrangements may include adjusted start and finish times, hybrid working and dedicated focus time where appropriate.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include:
- Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of basic salary
- Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays and long-service enhancements
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance cover
- Interest-free travel loan scheme
- Funded social events (attendance optional)
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Workplace adjustments to support individual needs and promote accessibility
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