Employment Lawyer (2-4 PQE)
Location
West Yorkshire
Salary
£55000-62000 per annum
Sector
Private Practice
Type
Permanent Role
Practice Area
Employment
Reference
JR/H/0602T
This firm is opening a Leeds office and needs a 2-4 PQE employment lawyer to work directly with the incoming partner from day one. It's a growth hire, not a replacement, and offers early responsibility in a small, developing team with a national client base.
About the firm
The firm is a specialist employment law practice with an established Manchester base and a growing national client base. Leeds is the next stage of expansion, with a clear focus on building a long-term presence rather than rapid growth.
Role overview
- Mix of advisory and contentious employment work for employer clients
- Running tribunal matters with appropriate support
- Involvement in corporate transactions, restructures, and business change projects
- Direct client contact from an early stage
- Working closely with the Leeds partner on live matters
- Opportunity to contribute to building the Leeds offering over time
Candidate profile
Likely to suit an employment lawyer around 2-4 PQE as a guide, with experience across both advisory and contentious work. You should be comfortable working closely with a partner and dealing directly with clients, and interested in being part of a growing Leeds office.
Offer and benefits
Competitive salary.
Flexible, trust-based agile working model with no fixed office attendance targets.
What now?
This hire is planned as the Leeds office becomes established, and the firm is prepared to be patient for the right person. An initial conversation can take place discreetly, and you don't need a CV to start. For more information, please contact Joe Rees at Thornton Legal on 07903 222 898 or joe@thorntonlegal.co.uk.
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