Spirehouse Recruitment
Senior Associate
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Senior Associate – Employment Law
Join a highly respected and people-focused law firm with an outstanding reputation for quality work, collaboration and career development.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor to become part of a growing Leeds team advising an impressive client base across the commercial, healthcare, education and public sectors.
The Opportunity
You’ll work on a varied mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including Employment Tribunal litigation, strategic HR advice, corporate support work and client training.
The team is known for its supportive culture, high-quality work and strong national presence, making this an excellent move for someone looking to progress their career in a forward-thinking environment.
This firm is consistently recognised as one of the UK’s best places to work, with a genuine focus on employee wellbeing, flexibility and long-term development.
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You’ll be joining a collaborative culture where people are trusted, supported and encouraged to grow.
Benefits:
- High-quality national employment work with excellent clients
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing team
- Collaborative and supportive culture with genuine work/life balance
- Competitive salary and market-leading benefits package
- Annual firm-wide bonus linked to business performance
- Generous pension and flexible benefits platform
- 25 days’ annual leave plus buy/sell options
- Enhanced family leave and wellbeing support
- Long-service leave rewards and flexible lifestyle benefits including health screening and cycle schemes
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Requirements
- 4+ years’ PQE in employment law
- Strong technical and drafting ability
- Experience handling Employment Tribunal matters
- Commercially aware with excellent client relationship skills
Experience advising larger employers, supporting corporate transactions or advocacy experience would be beneficial.
If you’re looking for a role that combines high-quality work, career progression and a genuinely positive working culture, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
How to Apply
Please apply for this role online or contact us at Spirehouse for a confidential discussion.
Spirehouse Recruitment is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We practise a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals.
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