Experienced Employment Solicitor

Due to continued growth, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a qualified solicitor to join our well-established law firm based in Leeds City Centre. This is a rare opportunity to work in an exclusively Claimant-focused environment. We offer flexible and agile working, together with a positive work-life balance.

We are particularly interested in applications from confident self-starters who are not afraid to hit the ground running.

THE ROLE
You will be joining a highly respected team offering excellent quality work and a rewarding career. Our Employment Rights Team consists of lawyers dedicated to advising on and pursuing employment and industrial relations issues in the tribunals and courts for Unions, Associations, professional bodies and their members, as well as private clients covering all business sectors, across a range of industries and job roles including rail/transport, manufacturing, education, health, public sector, sport and the music industry.

THE CANDIDATE
Successful applicants should be at least 4-5 years’ PQE (or equivalent experience) and working in the Employment sector, be a self-starter with excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate a strong academic background with excellent technical experience gained at a leading firm.

BENEFITS
Alongside a competitive salary, other benefits include:
• an annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of your basic salary
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays:
• your birthday off each year
• additional 2 days holiday after six years’ service
• a further 3 days holiday after ten years’ service.
• the option of buying additional days each year.
• employee assistance scheme
• life assurance
• annual travel card loan
• regular funded staff events
• flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance

Applications from those looking for part-time working hours are welcome and will be considered.

If you are interested in this role please forward your CV together with a covering letter to nikki.morton@morrishsolicitors.com.