NQ Employment Solicitor
Leeds | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Qualifying into Employment this year? Opportunities like this don't come around very often.
If you're due to qualify into Employment and you're hoping to stay in the discipline, you'll already know the market isn't flooded with NQ opportunities.
This is one of the genuine ones.
I'm working with a highly regarded national law firm looking to appoint a Newly Qualified Employment Solicitor into its established Leeds team. It's a brilliant opportunity to join a collaborative group that does high-quality respondent work for a varied client base, with a particular strength in the education sector.
Whether you've spent your training contract in employment or have built up solid experience through a seat, this is the sort of role that can provide an excellent platform for your career.
The Role
You'll work alongside experienced employment specialists advising predominantly employer clients on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including:
- Employment Tribunal litigation (respondent)
- Disciplinary and grievance procedures
- Drafting and reviewing contracts of employment
- TUPE advice
- Discrimination and equality matters
- Settlement agreements and exits
- Day-to-day employment support for a diverse client base
The work has a strong focus on education clients, but you'll also gain exposure to charities, social enterprises and commercial organisations, making for a genuinely varied caseload.
Why This Opportunity?
- A rare chance to secure an NQ Employment Solicitor position in Leeds.
- Join a nationally recognised employment team with an excellent reputation.
- High-quality work from day one with sensible supervision and support.
- Friendly, collaborative culture where people genuinely enjoy working together.
- Flexible hybrid working with a real focus on work/life balance.
- Clear investment in learning, development and long-term progression.
About You
You'll be:
- Qualifying as a Solicitor in England & Wales this year.
- Completing (or have completed) a seat in Employment Law.
- Keen to build a long-term career in respondent employment work.
- Commercial, personable and someone who enjoys working closely with clients and colleagues alike.
- Previous education sector experience would be helpful but certainly isn't essential.
Package
Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from an excellent overall package including:
- Profit share scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced pension
- Life assurance
- 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional CSR day each year
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Flexible hybrid working
Interested?
I'd be happy to tell you more about the role, the team and the firm on a confidential basis before you decide whether it's worth exploring.
Graham Rawlinson
Recruitment Consultant | Think Legal Recruitment
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£55k - £65k per annum
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