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Employment Solicitor / 5+ PQE / West Yorkshire / Up to GBP 75,000 DOE
An excellent opportunity for a Senior Employment Solicitor or Partner to lead the growth of a highly regarded employment team within an award-winning commercial law firm: please call Teagan on 320 and quote Job Ref: 4614
Job Title
Employment Solicitor
PQE Required
5+ years
Location
West Yorkshire
Salary
Up to GBP 75,000 (DOE)
The Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Employment Solicitor or Partner to join an award-winning law firm and play a key role in the continued growth of its highly regarded Employment team. Advising a diverse client base of businesses and individuals, you will manage a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including discrimination and unfair dismissal claims, employment tribunal litigation, settlement agreements, disciplinary and grievance procedures, contracts of employment, policies, and HR advisory work. You will also advise on the employment aspects of corporate transactions, including TUPE issues arising from share and asset sales, working closely with the firm's corporate and commercial team. This is a strategic appointment offering genuine responsibility for business development, client relationship management, and the continued expansion of the employment department.
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The Candidate
Applications are sought from Senior Employment Solicitors with at least 5 years' PQE as well as Partners with a proven track record of advising on a broad range of employment law matters for both employer and employee clients. You will possess exceptional technical expertise together with strong commercial awareness and a demonstrable ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships. Experience of business development and networking will be essential, and candidates with an existing client following or an established network of contacts will be particularly attractive. The successful candidate will be an ambitious and collaborative Lawyer with the ability to lead complex matters, mentor colleagues, and contribute to the ongoing success and strategic direction of the employment team.
The Firm
This opportunity is with a modern, forward-thinking, and award-winning Yorkshire law firm that has established an outstanding reputation for delivering commercially focused legal advice to businesses and private clients across the UK and internationally. The firm's business services division is recognized for its technical excellence and collaborative approach, advising an impressive client base on a wide range of commercial matters. With multiple industry awards, membership of LawNet, and a genuine commitment to investing in its people, the firm offers an outstanding platform for Senior Lawyers looking to further develop their practice. Alongside high-quality work and a collaborative culture, the successful candidate will benefit from an excellent package including enhanced annual leave, flexible working, pension, life assurance, and a comprehensive employee benefits program.
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How to Apply
Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on 320 / 850 or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.
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