Oculus Legal Group
Employment Solicitor

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Employment Senior / Principal Associate | Leeds | Top 50 Law Firm
A prestigious Top 50 UK Law Firm is looking to appoint an ambitious Employment Senior Associate / Principal Associate to join its highly regarded Leeds team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work across a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, with a particular focus on corporate and education sector clients.
The role will involve:
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- Advisory and Employment Tribunal work
- Delivering training programmes, seminars and legal updates to clients
- Supporting business development initiatives
- Assisting with the supervision and management of the wider employment team
The firm offers:
- Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
- Competitive salary (£75,000 – £95,000 DOE)
- Attractive bonus scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Generous pension contributions
- Holiday buyback scheme
- Strong focus on work-life balance


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This role would suit a talented Employment Solicitor looking to progress their career within a collaborative, forward-thinking and well-established team.
If you’d like to hear more on a confidential basis, please get in touch directly.
Sam Strickland - Principal Recruitment Consultant
Phone: 07791926787
Email: Sam.Strickland@OculusLegalGroup.com
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