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Employment Solicitor – The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join Stone King’s highly respected Employment team, offering the chance to work with a diverse client base while developing your expertise within a nationally recognised practice.
As an Employment Solicitor, you’ll play a key role in advising clients on a broad range of employment law matters, supporting organisations across the sectors that Stone King is renowned for serving.
If you're a qualified solicitor with experience managing your own employment law caseload and are looking to further develop your career within a supportive and collaborative environment, this could be the perfect next step.
We're seeking someone who combines strong technical ability with excellent client care skills, and a genuine passion for delivering practical, commercially focused advice.
You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with specialists across the firm, supporting clients through complex employment challenges, while helping build long-standing and trusted client relationships. Based in our Leeds office, this role offers hybrid working.
Why This Role?
- Join a highly regarded Employment team with an excellent reputation across Stone King’s specialist sectors.
- Develop your expertise across a broad range of employment law matters and client types.
- Manage your own caseload, while benefiting from the support of experienced colleagues and sector specialists.
- Build strong relationships with clients and become a trusted adviser on complex workplace issues.
- Play a role in supporting and developing junior colleagues within a collaborative team environment.
- Join a purpose-driven firm where wellbeing, flexibility, and professional development genuinely matter.
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What You’ll Be Doing
- Providing employment law advice and support to a wide range of clients.
- Managing your own caseload, with support and supervision where appropriate.
- Reviewing, drafting, and advising on policies, handbooks, contracts of employment and other employment-related documentation.
- Advising clients on disciplinary, grievance, and workplace procedures.
- Supporting organisations through TUPE processes and organisational change.
- Advising on equality and discrimination matters, including disability, age, religion or belief, and sex discrimination.
- Assisting with workplace disputes, termination negotiations, and settlement agreements.
- Preparing cases for Employment Tribunal hearings, including advocacy where appropriate.
- Working closely with the firm’s HR Consultants to ensure coordinated and practical support for clients.
- Developing and maintaining strong client relationships through regular engagement and advice.
- Supporting business development initiatives, networking activities, and marketing opportunities.
- Collaborating with colleagues across the Employment team and wider firm to deliver exceptional client service.
What We’re Looking For
✔ Qualified Solicitor with experience managing their own employment law caseload ✔ Strong technical knowledge of employment law and a commitment to delivering high-quality advice ✔ Experience working independently while also contributing effectively within a team environment ✔ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills ✔ Previous experience supervising or developing junior colleagues ✔ Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively ✔ High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving ✔ A genuine commitment to continued professional development ✔ Strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office
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Desirable Experiences
✔ Experience in a similar employment law role ✔ Experience advising in the education sector (schools or colleges) ✔ Experience working with charity, public, or not-for-profit organisations ✔ Employment Tribunal advocacy experience
Why Stone King?
We’re a purpose-driven, people-first firm that values wellbeing, flexibility, and professional growth. Here, you’ll join a collaborative and supportive culture where expertise is shared, ideas are welcomed, and development is actively encouraged.
We believe our people are our greatest asset and commit to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
As signatories of the Mindful Business Charter, Race Fairness Commitment, and Age Friendly Employer Pledge, we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to be themselves.
👉 If you're ready to take the next step in your employment law career with a nationally recognised team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help support the organisations and communities that make a positive difference across the UK.
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