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Employment Solicitor

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  • £60000 - £70000 per annum
  • Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Permanent
  • Legal, Private Practice

Employment Solicitor (2-5 PQE)
Leeds | Hybrid Working
£60,000-£70,000 DOE

A dynamic employment law team is seeking an Employment Solicitor to join its Leeds office. This is a varied and fast-paced role advising a broad range of clients on employment law matters, combining both advisory work and tribunal advocacy.

You will handle a busy and diverse caseload, working across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, with early client contact and real responsibility from the outset.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality employment law advice to clients in person, by telephone, and in writing
  • Manage a tribunal caseload and conduct hearings, including preliminary hearings and CMDs
  • Draft legal documents, conduct research, and provide practical, solution-focused advice
  • Attend meetings and negotiations with clients and third parties
  • Support business development activity, including training and networking
  • Supervise and delegate work to trainees, paralegals, or support staff where appropriate

About You

  • Qualified Solicitor with 2-5 years' PQE in employment law
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Able to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
  • Proactive, team-oriented, and committed to professional development

What's on Offer?

  • £60,000-£70,000 salary (DOE)
  • Hybrid working model with flexibility between office and home
  • Exposure to both advisory and contentious employment work
  • Supportive team environment with clear progression opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Solicitor looking to develop their career within a busy, collaborative, and well-regarded team.

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For more information or to apply for this opportunity, please contact Danica Whiting at Sellick Partnership, or submit your CV for a confidential discussion.

This role may also be suitable for candidates currently working as an Employment Solicitor, Employment Lawyer, Employment Associate, HR & Employment Lawyer, Employment Litigation Solicitor, Workplace Relations Lawyer, or Employment Law Associate.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

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