Average Employment Lawyer salary in the UK

A highly respected law practice in North Leeds (Roundhay) is currently recruiting for a talented Employment Lawyer to help grow and develop their Employment team. As an employment lawyer within a Legal 500 listed firm you would manage a caseload of employment matters, providing high levels of client care and quality service, playing a key role in building the brand and profile of the department and firm. Due to a flexible approach and business model the firm are open to candidates with a range of employment law experience. Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives or someone with equivalent experience will be considered. There will be opportunities to assist on complex employment matters, expanding and developing your knowledge and expertise however applications also welcomed from more experienced lawyers.Salary £33,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience. This is a permanent full-time role however flexibility on hours can be facilitated. Hybrid working will be considered however regular attendance at the office will be required. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning practice with a first-class reputation for providing quality legal solutions across family law, conveyancing, wills, trust and probate, employment law and other legal services.---The RoleYou would be tasked with running your own caseload of employment matters including contentious Employment Tribunal and non-contentious advisory work for both employer businesses and employees. You will work with clients in person, and remotely and attend Employment Tribunal and Court venues when required. Your work will include dealing with settlement agreements, constructive, unfair and wrongful dismissal, redundancy, disciplinary and grievance procedures, managing sickness absence, discrimination, whistle blowing, ACAS early conciliation and Employment Tribunal proceedings. You may also work with others in the team on more complex cases, with access to training to develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills.---The CandidateYou will be a talented Employment Lawyer with experience managing an employment law caseload, skilled in the identification of the main issues in dispute and effective legal merits assessment, and able to effectively manage conflicting priorities. You will be an excellent team player, able to get on with others and work collegiately within the team and with the wider firm. The ability to work autonomously will be essential, as will strong communication skills, high attention to detail and accuracy with figures, along with the ability to make timely and well-considered decisions.---The CompanyAn established and highly regarded law practice with a reputation as one of the finest solicitor firms in Leeds. You would be joining a forward-looking organisation with a reputation for quality legal services, where you'd have the opportunity to thrive within a supportive and inclusive working environment with exceptional training opportunities.---Interested? If you think you're right for this Employment Lawyer role, then click the 'Apply Now' button, send us your CV and we'll consider you for the first round of interviews.Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Are you an Employment Lawyer with at least 12 months experience? Do you have experience in handling your own caseload? Are you seeking to join a firm with excellent career progression? Based in Leeds city centre - assisting the team with good quality employment law matters and working within an established team. Competitive salary and benefits package, depending on experience plus generous holidays, contributory pension, life assurance and bonus scheme (subject to qualifying periods). If interested, then please email your CV with details of your current salary and notice period.

My client is a thriving boutique employment law practice which is rapidly building a reputation as being the go-to firm for employment law not just in Yorkshire but across the country at large. In order to continue their development and growth, my client is offering an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified employment lawyer based within commutable distance of Leeds City Centre to work in a 360 role (as opposed to being entirely desk based) to join the team and help them continue their journey on the way to becoming the market leader when it comes to employment law services.Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for employment law which can be evidenced through previous experience working as a paralegal or through a training contract seat. The successful candidate can expect to work on behalf of clients from across a wide range of sectors with plenty of opportunity to build personal client relations and make a meaningful contribution to providing solutions to their employment and HR issues.This role will involve dealing with employment law issues across the board including employment tribunals regarding the full spectrum of employment law matters (with the potential to engage in your own advocacy), settlement agreements, bespoke advice on redundancies/grievances/disciplinaries/TUPE transfers etc. and producing/presenting training to HR professionals and other key figures within client businesses.Most importantly, applicants will need to have an open attitude towards further learning and development as well as a friendly and approachable attitude to fit in with the supportive and progressive culture in existence, which really sets my client apart from other employers within the Leeds market.Ideally, applying candidates will be able to start ASAP but any and all lawyers with an interest in this position should apply regardless of their notice period.For further information about this role, please contact Samuel Higgins at Hays Legal (). Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk