Employment Solicitor - #2112579

Role: Employment Solicitor
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Contract: Full time, permanent, hybrid

CRA Consulting is delighted to be working in partnership with a highly regarded regional law firm as they look to appoint an experienced Employment Solicitor to join their growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a respected practice with an established client base, offering a broad mix of respondent and claimant employment work. The successful candidate will enjoy genuine autonomy, high-quality instructions, and the support of a collaborative and experienced team.
Whether you are looking to build on your existing employment law experience or take the next step in your career within a progressive firm, this role offers excellent long-term prospects.

You will manage your own varied caseload of employment matters while providing practical, commercially focused advice to both businesses and individuals. Matters are likely to include:

• Advising employers on day-to-day HR and employment law issues.
• Managing disciplinary, grievance and capability matters.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts of employment, policies and staff handbooks.
• Advising on redundancy, restructuring and settlement agreements.
• Handling Employment Tribunal claims from instruction through to conclusion.
• Advising employees on workplace disputes, discrimination, whistleblowing and unfair dismissal claims.
• Supporting business development initiatives and maintaining strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Solicitor status in England & Wales.
• Previous experience handling a broad employment law caseload.
• Strong knowledge of current employment legislation and tribunal procedures.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• The ability to manage a busy and varied caseload independently.
• A commercial, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• A desire to contribute to the continued growth and success of the department.

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• High-quality work with an established client base.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

If you're an Employment Solicitor looking for your next opportunity with a progressive regional law firm, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:
Lauren Hopkinson
CRA Consulting