Employment Law AssociateSenior Associate

Job DescriptionEmployment Associate/Senior Associate Salary: BonusLocation: LeedsExperience: 4 years PQEJoin a Leading Tier 2 Ranked Employment Team with Outstanding Career ProgressionAre you an ambitious employment lawyer looking to join one of the Norths leading employment practices Our client a highly regarded Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners Tier 2 ranked firm is expanding their employment team across three thriving offices. This is your opportunity to work with an impressive client portfolio spanning SMEs to PLCs whilst developing your career in a supportive dynamic environment that genuinely invests in your progression.About the RoleAs an Employment Associate or Senior Associate youll be at the heart of a busy high-quality practice advising predominantly private sector respondent clients across diverse sectors including retail sport manufacturing financial services industrial services and healthcare.Your Responsibilities Will Include:Advisory Work: Providing strategic employment law advice on complex HR matters workforce management policies and proceduresContentious Matters: Managing Employment Tribunal claims defending unfair dismissal and discrimination cases handling TUPE disputesCorporate Support: Advising on employment aspects of corporate transactions due diligence and restructuring projectsSenior Executive Work: Acting for high-net-worth individuals in high-value employment disputesClient Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong client relationships with opportunities for business developmentTeam Collaboration: Working alongside a committed energetic team on complex high-value instructionsThis role offers genuine variety from day-to-day advisory work through to complex litigation and corporate support matters ensuring continuous professional development and engagement.About YouEssential Requirements:4-8 Years PQE in employment law gained at a leading national or regional law firmStrong technical knowledge across both contentious and non-contentious employment mattersExperience managing a varied caseload independently with minimal supervisionProven track record in supporting high-value and complex employment instructionsCorporate support experience (ideally including TUPE due diligence and restructuring)Excellent client care skills with demonstrable relationship-building abilitiesStrong commercial mindset with the ability to provide pragmatic business-focused solutionsGenuine passion for business development and career progressionDesirable Attributes:Experience advising senior executives on high-value disputesEstablished client following or demonstrable business development successTribunal advocacy experienceKnowledge of employment aspects of corporate transactionsWhats On OfferCompetitive Remuneration Package:Salary: (dependent on experience)Annual performance-based bonusComprehensive pension scheme (group personal pension)Private healthcare (grade dependent)Work-Life Balance:Hybrid working arrangements with flexibilityGenerous annual leave with option to purchase additional daysEnhanced parental leave policiesFlexible working patterns to support work-life balanceProfessional Development:Extensive learning and development opportunities via dedicated Learn platformCoaching and mentorship from experienced partners and senior lawyersClear career progression pathways with genuine promotion opportunitiesSupport for professional qualifications and continuous developmentAdditional Benefits:Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing supportCritical illness benefitSeason ticket loanCycle to Work schemePerks At Work/Home retail discount platformCommunity Online Academy with free courses (fitness coding languages and more)Award-Winning Culture:Annual Gateley Team Spirit awards recognising excellenceGold standard Law Society Diversity and Inclusion CharterStonewall Diversity ChampionsSupportive collaborative team environmentAbout Our ClientOur client is a forward-thinking legal and professional services group supporting over 5700 active clients from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals. Their employment team is recognised for delivering pragmatic solutions and commercial advice working as an extension of clients HR functions.The teams approach is built on five core values. They pride themselves on fostering talent providing genuine career development opportunities and maintaining an inclusive diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.Location & Working ArrangementsThis role is based in Leeds City Centre. Hybrid working available with flexible arrangements Office Environment: Modern collaborative workspace with excellent facilitiesHow to ApplyIf youre an ambitious employment lawyer with 4-8 years PQE looking for your next career move with a leading practice wed love to hear from you.For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Lee Hawthorne-Finch0Please submit your CV in confidence. All applications will be treated with the utmost discretion.Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment practices. We value transparency integrity and building trusted partnerships. All candidate information is treated confidentially and we never share your details without your explicit consent.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Business Development,Organizational Management,GAAP,Accounting,Analysis Skills,Meeting Facilitation,Microsoft Powerpoint,Investment Banking,Microsoft Excel,Private equity,Financial Modeling,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 50000 - 75000