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Employment Lawyer

CRA Consulting
Posted 20 hours ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • The Employment Lawyer position offers a salary range of £35,000 to £50,000 and is based in Leeds with hybrid working options available.
  • The role requires candidates to have experience in advising businesses on various employment law matters, including contracts, grievances, and disputes.
  • Key responsibilities include handling Employment Tribunal claims, drafting employment documents, and providing strategic advice on complex employment issues.
  • The successful candidate will also conduct training sessions for HR teams and maintain strong client relationships while working collaboratively with other legal departments.
  • This is a full-time, permanent position within a leading regional law firm, providing an excellent opportunity to work under a seasoned legal professional.

Job Title: Employment LawyerSalary: £35,000 to £50,000 Salary BracketLocation: Leeds (Hybrid Working Available)Contract: Full Time, PermanentRole Overview & Daily Responsibilities:

  • Advising businesses on a broad spectrum of employment law matters, including contracts, policies, grievances, disciplinaries, redundancies, and dismissals.
  • Providing strategic advice on complex employment disputes, including discrimination claims, whistleblowing, and restrictive covenants.
  • Handling Employment Tribunal claims from inception to resolution, including drafting pleadings, witness statements, and advocacy where appropriate.
  • Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, staff handbooks, and settlement agreements.
  • Advising on TUPE transfers, restructures, and business acquisitions from an employment law perspective.
  • Representing business clients in negotiations, mediation, and dispute resolution proceedings.
  • Keeping clients informed of changes in employment legislation and advising on their implications.
  • Delivering training sessions and workshops to HR teams and senior management on employment law updates and best practices.
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues across other legal departments to provide holistic business advice.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, ensuring a high standard of client care and business development

Employee Benefits Package:

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • XMAS office closure
  • Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Contractual Annual Salary Review
  • Hybrid working
  • Flexible working

About the Business:

  • Our client are a leading regional law firm with renowned legal professionals. Our client is looking to recruit a Solicitor to join their Employment Department, working under a partner. This will give the successful candidate a fantastic opportunity to work under a seasoned legal professional, assisting and working on high-quality work.

About CRA Consulting:

  • CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.
  • For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting Website atwww.craconsultants.com.

How to Apply:

  • If this Employment Lawyer vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call for a confidential discussion.
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Additional Information:

  • CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
  • This Employment Lawyer vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.

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