Employment Solicitor – National Firm – NQ to 4 PQE Ideal – Leeds

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Employment Solicitor – National Firm – NQ to 4 PQE Ideal – Leeds

Published
12/05/2026
Location
Leeds, United Kingdom
Category
Job Type
Type Of Lawyer
  • Solicitor
Work Hours
Full-time
Reference No:
BH-53154
Area of Law
  • Employment Law
Contact Email
jennifer.crowther@qedlegal.com
Contact
Jennifer Crowther
Contact Phone
0161 961 9000
Region
Yorkshire

Description

A leading national law firm is looking to recruit an Employment Solicitor (NQ–4 PQE) to join its highly regarded team. 

The Team

The Employment team advises a broad range of household-name employers and major national businesses on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. The team is highly ranked in the Legal Directories and continues to experience strong growth nationally.

The Role

You will work closely with Partners and senior lawyers on a varied caseload of employment matters including:

  • Redundancy and restructuring matters
  • Disciplinary and grievance processes
  • Whistleblowing and discrimination claims
  • Employment Tribunal litigation
  • Drafting defences, witness statements and merits reports
  • Supporting clients with day-to-day employment law advice
  • Drafting articles and legal updates
  • Assisting with training, networking and wider business development initiatives

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer looking to develop within a highly respected national practice, gaining exposure to high-quality work and well-known clients.

About You

  • Qualified Solicitor (NQ–4 PQE)
  • Strong technical employment law knowledge
  • Previous employment law experience during training contract or post-qualification
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines
  • Team-oriented with a proactive and flexible approach

What’s on Offer

  • High-quality national employment work
  • Exposure to major UK employers and household-name clients
  • Hybrid/flexible working
  • Strong training and development support
  • Collaborative and ambitious national team
  • Genuine long-term career progression opportunities

For more information, please reach out to me here:

jennifer.crowther@qedlegal.com 
07359 554471

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