Employment Solicitor - National Firm - NQ to 4 PQE Ideal - Leeds

A leading national law firm is looking to recruit an Employment Solicitor (NQ–4 PQE) to join its highly regarded team. 
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\nThe Team
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\nThe Employment team advises a broad range of household-name employers and major national businesses on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. The team is highly ranked in the Legal Directories and continues to experience strong growth nationally.
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\nThe Role
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\nYou will work closely with Partners and senior lawyers on a varied caseload of employment matters including:
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• Redundancy and restructuring matters
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• Disciplinary and grievance processes
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• Whistleblowing and discrimination claims
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• Employment Tribunal litigation
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• Drafting defences, witness statements and merits reports
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• Supporting clients with day-to-day employment law advice
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• Drafting articles and legal updates
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• Assisting with training, networking and wider business development initiatives
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This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer looking to develop within a highly respected national practice, gaining exposure to high-quality work and well-known clients.
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\nAbout You
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• Qualified Solicitor (NQ–4 PQE)
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• Strong technical employment law knowledge
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• Previous employment law experience during training contract or post-qualification
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• Excellent communication and organisational skills
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• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines
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• Team-oriented with a proactive and flexible approach
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What’s on Offer
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• High-quality national employment work
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• Exposure to major UK employers and household-name clients
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• Hybrid/flexible working
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• Strong training and development support
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• Collaborative and ambitious national team
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• Genuine long-term career progression opportunities
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