Eventus Legal are seeking an Employment Solicitor with Newly Qualified to 5 years' PQE to join a growing Employment Department at an award-winning regional law firm in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This full-time, permanent job offers a salary of £40,000 to £60,000, hybrid working with two or three days each week from home following successful completion of probation, and the opportunity to manage a predominantly claimant Employment Tribunal caseload. Benefits include an employee profit-sharing scheme, 23 days' starting annual leave rising to 26 days after one year and 31 days after five years' service, a 5% employer pension contribution under the eligible salary sacrifice scheme, life assurance and private health insurance after one year's employment.

Role Responsibilities and Duties

This Employment Solicitor job offers a varied mixture of contentious and non-contentious employment law work, with particular emphasis on representing claimants and delivering clear, practical advice. You will take ownership of matters while contributing to the continued development of the Employment Department. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a predominantly claimant Employment Tribunal caseload from initial instructions through to conclusion, in accordance with the firm's procedures
• Drafting pleadings, preparing case documentation and progressing Employment Tribunal proceedings at each relevant stage
• Representing clients at Employment Tribunal preliminary hearings and presenting their cases clearly and confidently
• Taking detailed client instructions, assessing the legal issues and providing practical, accessible employment law advice
• Instructing and liaising with Counsel or other experts where appropriate
• Advising on employment contracts, service agreements and related non-contentious matters
• Reviewing settlement agreements and advising clients on their terms, implications and available options
• Maintaining accurate files, meeting procedural deadlines and keeping legal knowledge up to date

Skills and Experience Required

The law firm is looking for an Employment Solicitor who combines sound technical knowledge with a thoughtful and client-focused approach. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities and working closely with colleagues to achieve positive outcomes. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• A qualified Solicitor with employment law experience, from NQ up to approximately 5 years' PQE
• Experience of employment disputes and the ability to progress Employment Tribunal matters with appropriate independence
• Strong legal drafting, written advocacy and oral presentation skills
• The ability to analyse complex employment issues and explain advice clearly and sensitively to clients
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines
• Confidence taking instructions, responding to enquiries and maintaining high standards of client care
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Good IT skills and a commitment to maintaining current employment law knowledge

Benefits and Rewards

This Employment Solicitor opportunity based in Leeds, West Yorkshire combines a supportive, employee-focused environment with a substantial range of confirmed rewards. The successful Employment Solicitor will also benefit from:

• A salary of £40,000 to £60,000 per annum
• Hybrid working, with two or three days in the office and two or three days working from home each week after successful completion of probation
• An employee profit-sharing scheme, with eligible employees receiving tax-free payments up to £3,600 per year, subject to at least 12 months' employment at the end of the calendar year
• Annual leave starting at 23 days, increasing to 26 days after one year's service and 31 days after five years' service
• A salary sacrifice pension scheme, subject to HMRC eligibility, including a 5% employer contribution
• Life assurance (3 times annual salary)
• Private health insurance after one year's employment
• A 24/7 employee assistance programme, including free counselling for employees and eligible household family members and dependants
• A health cash plan option for optical, dental and other health costs, funded through employee contributions
• Professional membership and subscription support
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after two years' employment
• Discounted bus travel and an interest-free loan towards an annual train or bus pass
• Regular staff social events and opportunities to take part in firm-wide activities

About the Law Firm

Our client is an award-winning regional law firm with a substantial presence across Yorkshire and an established commitment to supporting both its clients and its people. Nationally recognised for workplace excellence, the firm operates an employee-owned model that encourages colleagues to contribute to its future and share in its success. Its Employment Department advises on contentious and non-contentious matters, offering an engaging environment for an Employment Solicitor looking to develop their experience while delivering a high standard of client service.

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