Managing Associate – Employment Lawyer
17 days ago
Leeds
Managing Associate Employment Lawyer Location: Leeds Salary: Extensive Benefits Experience required: 5 Years PQE Join a leading Employment & Immigration Group known for providing comprehensive advice to FTSE 100 companies and prominent UK and international businesses across multiple sectors. Our client a nationally recognised law firm with a strong reputation in employment law is seeking a senior Employment lawyer with a combination of contentious and non-contentious experience. This is an exceptional opportunity to work within a supportive collaborative environment that values continuous professional development and innovative client service. If youre an experienced Employment lawyer with 5 years PQE looking to develop your career in a dynamic forward-thinking team this could be your perfect next move. About the Role As a Managing Associate in the Employment team youll work across a diverse range of clients and sectors handling complex employment law matters with a strategic and commercial approach. Your responsibilities will include: • Providing comprehensive employment law and HR support across various business sectors including:, • Financial services, • Retail and consumer, • Energy, • Transport, • Other key industry sectors, • Managing both contentious and non-contentious employment matters such as:, • Complex tribunal litigation, • Whistleblowing and business protection issues, • Major restructuring and outsourcing projects, • HR advisory work, • Employment contract and policy drafting, • Developing and maintaining close client relationships, • Collaborating with colleagues across practice areas and industry groups, • Contributing to business development efforts, • Exploring innovative tools like AI to enhance service delivery, • Mentoring and developing less experienced colleagues, • Engaging in continuous professional development What Were Looking For Essential Requirements: • Qualified Solicitor with minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in employment law, • Strong experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, • Proven track record of delivering high-quality legal advice, • Excellent client relationship management skills, • Commercial awareness and strategic thinking, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • Ability to work collaboratively across teams, • Keen eye for detail and self-motivated approach, • Experience across multiple industry sectors, • Track record of business development, • Understanding of emerging technologies in legal practice, • Experience with AI and innovative legal service tools, • Additional employment law qualifications Exceptional Benefits Package Financial Rewards: • Competitive salary ( dependent on experience), • Performance-related bonuses, • Comprehensive pension scheme, • Extensive training programmes, • Mentoring and coaching opportunities, • Leadership development support, • Continuous learning resources, • Technical and skills-based training, • Flexible hybrid working model, • Minimum 3 days per week in the office, • Occasional travel between UK offices, • Generous annual leave, • Family-friendly policies, • Supportive and collegiate environment, • Culture of improvement growth and collaboration, • Diverse and inclusive workplace, • Employee networks celebrating diversity, • Recognition for high-character colleagues who care for one another Location & Working Arrangements Based: Leeds office Working Pattern: Full-time Hybrid Working: 3 days minimum in office per week National Reach: Part of a team operating across UK offices About Our Client Our client is a leading law firm committed to delivering technical excellence real client insight and innovative solutions. The firm prides itself on a culture of collaboration continuous improvement and supporting talent from the widest range of backgrounds. Core Values: • Technical excellence, • Client understanding, • Innovation, • Collaboration, • Diversity and inclusion Ready to Take the Next Step If youre an experienced Employment lawyer looking to join a high-performing team with exceptional development opportunities wed love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact: Lee Hawthorne-Finch 0 or ___