Employment Law Solicitor
Employment Law Solicitor
Office: Winston Solicitors, 112 Street Lane, Leeds, LS8 2AL
Hours: 9:00am – 5:30pm (38.75 hours per week)
Competitive salary
Flexible working: Part-time and hybrid options considered
Winston Solicitors is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Employment Solicitor to join our busy and growing Employment team. This role is ideal for a solicitor with typically 1–3 years’ PQE, although applications from all experience levels are welcome. You will assist the Head of Department, as well as manage your own caseload, from inception to completion, advising both employers and individuals on a wide range of employment law matters. The role offers excellent exposure to both contentious and non-contentious work, alongside opportunities to contribute to business development and client engagement.
Why Join Us?
You will be joining a supportive and collaborative firm that values quality, commerciality, and long-term client relationships, with genuine opportunities for professional and career development.
Key Responsibilities
Advising employers and individuals on a broad range of employment law mattersHandling tribunal proceedings, including advocacy where appropriateDelivering practical, tailored employment and HR adviceDrafting and negotiating employment contracts and settlement agreementsManaging matters through ACAS early conciliation and Employment Tribunal proceedingsBuilding and maintaining strong internal and external relationshipsContributing to business development initiatives and client training sessionsEnsuring compliance with Anti-Money Laundering requirementsAbout You
Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal ExecutiveExperience managing an employment law caseload, including settlement agreements, dismissals, redundancy, discrimination, disciplinary matters, and grievancesConfident handling tribunal matters and advising employer clientsStrong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlinesCommercially minded, with excellent client care and technical abilityComfortable using IT systems including Microsoft Office and case management systems
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