Employment Lawyer

A highly respected law practice in North Leeds (Roundhay) is currently recruiting for a talented Employment Lawyer to help grow and develop their Employment team.
As an Employment Lawyer within a Legal 500 listed firm you would manage a caseload of employment matters, providing high levels of client care and quality service, playing a key role in building the brand and profile of the department and firm. Due to a flexible approach and business model the firm are open to candidates with a range of employment law experience. Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives or someone with equivalent experience will be considered. There will be opportunities to assist on complex employment matters, expanding and developing your knowledge and expertise however applications also welcomed from more experienced lawyers.
Salary £33,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience. This is a permanent full-time role however flexibility on hours can be facilitated. Hybrid working will be considered however regular attendance at the office will be required. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning practice with a first-class reputation for providing quality legal solutions across family law, conveyancing, wills, trust and probate, employment law and other legal services.
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The Role
You would be tasked with running your own caseload of employment matters including contentious Employment Tribunal and non-contentious advisory work for both employer businesses and employees. You will work with clients in person, and remotely and attend Employment Tribunal and Court venues when required.
Your work will include dealing with settlement agreements, constructive, unfair and wrongful dismissal, redundancy, disciplinary and grievance procedures, managing sickness absence, discrimination, whistle blowing, ACAS early conciliation and Employment Tribunal proceedings. You may also work with others in the team on more complex cases, with access to training to develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills.
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The Candidate
You will be a talented Employment Lawyer with experience managing an employment law caseload, skilled in the identification of the main issues in dispute and effective legal merits assessment, and able to effectively manage conflicting priorities.
You will be an excellent team player, able to get on with others and work collegiately within the team and with the wider firm. The ability to work autonomously will be essential, as will strong communication skills, high attention to detail and accuracy with figures, along with the ability to make timely and well-considered decisions.
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The Company
An established and highly regarded law practice with a reputation as one of the finest solicitor firms in Leeds. You would be joining a forward-looking organisation with a reputation for quality legal services, where you'd have the opportunity to thrive within a supportive and inclusive working environment with exceptional training opportunities.
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Interested? If you think you're right for this Employment Lawyer role, then click the 'Apply Now' button, send us your CV and we'll consider you for the first round of interviews.Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.