Employment Lawyer in Greater Leeds Area

Job description

Position: Senior Associate or Legal Director, Employment team

Location: Leeds

Salary: range from £100- 150k, DOE

This is a very exciting time to join a technically excellent, client-focused Employment team in a global firm.

You will have the opportunity to collaborate with teams from an extensive international platform, working on exciting cross-jurisdictional matters, as well as giving more locally-based advice.

This really is a superb role to build your career by bringing an entrepreneurial energy to work on challenging matters with some of the most highly regarded and forward-thinking lawyers in the country.

Why This Role?

This is a pivotal moment to join a growing and dynamic team. You’ll be part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your ideas are valued and your development is supported. You’ll work on a wide range of employment law matters, including:

• Global policy and procedure development
• Restructures, redundancies, and TUPE
• Disciplinary and grievance issues
• Employment aspects of corporate transactions
• Multi-jurisdictional projects and Employment Tribunal litigation

About the Firm:

The Employment team is one of the largest and most internationally connected in the world. You’ll work with a diverse client base across sectors such as Retail, Finance, FMCG, Media, Manufacturing, and Engineering. The team is known for its collaborative ethos, high-quality work, and commitment to client service.

Who We're Looking For:

We’re seeking a qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 6+ years’ PQE and a strong background in employment law. You should be:

• Confident managing complex matters independently
• Skilled in both contentious and non-contentious employment work
• Experienced in cross-border projects and Employment Tribunal litigation
• A strong communicator with excellent academic credentials
• Motivated, commercially aware, and client-focused
• A team player who enjoys mentoring junior colleagues and engaging in business development

To find out further details, please submit your application or, alternatively, contact rebecca.newman@lhh.com / 07510 368025 for an exploratory conversation.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Leeds Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

04-07-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English