Employment Lawyer

Job description

Senior Employment Lawyer

£51,356 - £54,495 p.a.

Permanent Contract

Yorkshire

Sellick Partnership are delighted to be partnering with a progressive public sector organisation in Yorkshire who are seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join their friendly team.

About the role:

As a Senior Employment Lawyer you’ll play a significant role in providing employment law advice at a senior and strategic level and leading on the organisation’s most complex employment litigation.

Responsibilities:

· To undertake a substantial personal caseload of employment tribunal cases, including complex cases.

· To represent the organisation at employment tribunals.

· To draft instructions to Counsel where required.

· To advise clients both orally and in writing, including in relation to complex matters.

· To provide legal advice and support to committees/board meetings, member briefings etc.

· To maintain an awareness of all legislative and case law developments which might impact on the work of clients and advise them as appropriate.

· To provide training for clients, colleagues and members with regard to law and practice.

About you:

As a Senior Employment Lawyer you will:

· Be a solicitor or barrister holding a practising certificate or FCILEx holding the litigation and advocacy certificate;

· Have extensive employment law experience;

· Be values-driven, enthusiastic and outcome focussed;

· Come with fresh thinking, energy and compassion for people;

· Demonstrate a commitment to building relationships with organisation services, the Courts and partner organisations.

Benefits include:

· Hybrid working – 3 days WFH each week

· Part-time and compressed hours available (minimum 4 days a week)

· Flexible working hours and flexi-time - you can accrue extra days of leave

· Generous public sector pension scheme

· 29 days annual leave + bank holidays (+ 5 extra days off with length of service)

· Employee assistance programme

· Occupational health services

· Supportive carers and parental policies

· Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave

· Flexible career paths with tailored personal and professional development

· Annual staff travel card scheme

· Low emission car lease scheme

· Cycle to work scheme

· Staff deals with local businesses

How to apply:

If you are interested in this Senior Employment Lawyer opportunity, please apply immediately to be considered for short-listing.

Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please do not hesitate to contact Chloë Cameron in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

West Yorkshire

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

05-03-2026

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