Tier 1 Legal 500 & Chambers-ranked Firm · Employment
Employment Lawyer
Associate or Senior Associate joining a highly regarded Employment and Business Immigration team, advising employers across a diverse and sector-varied client base.
Leeds Hybrid (2 days WFH) 3+ PQE
Key Highlights
- ▸One of Europe's fastest-growing firms in recent years
- ▸Team consistently listed in Chambers and Legal 500
- ▸Diverse client base from large corporates to HNW individuals
- ▸Blend of contentious, non-contentious and transactional support work
About the Opportunity
A new opportunity has arisen in the Employment and Business Immigration team due to growth. The ten-strong team prides itself on pragmatic, commercial advice and early intervention to protect clients' interests. The role supports a diverse client base across many sectors on the full range of people-related matters.
Responsibilities
- ·Handle a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters and general advisory work
- ·Manage your own caseload and client relationships
- ·Support transactional teams including corporate, commercial, and business restructuring and insolvency
- ·Support senior colleagues on complex matters whilst mentoring Associates and Trainees
- ·Assist with business development initiatives
- ·Design and deliver in-person and virtual training and presentations
What We're Looking For
- ·Minimum 3 years' PQE as an employment law specialist in a busy, highly regarded department
- ·Experience gained predominantly representing employers (very little Claimant work)
- ·Ability to develop strong internal and external relationships
- ·Industrial relations experience an advantage but not essential
- ·Motivated, commercially minded team player, calm under pressure and adaptable to change
Benefits
- ·25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off (buy/sell options)
- ·Medical Cash Plan/Private Health scheme (depending on experience)
- ·Profit share scheme
- ·Volunteer days
- ·Contributory Pension scheme and Life Assurance
- ·Generous family friendly leave
- ·Wellness benefits including onsite yoga, pilates, massage and mental health programmes
- ·Perkbox, reduced travel/parking charges, cycle to work scheme with secure onsite bike storage