Senior Associate - Employment

Legal 500 Ranked | Award-Winning Firm | Tier 1 Employment Team | Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities | Market-Leading Salary & Benefits | Collaborative and Inclusive Culture

This Top 25 Firm is seeking a motivated and experienced Employment Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join their expanding Employment team in Leeds as a Senior Associate.

The Firm

This firm is a leader in the legal industry, consistently earning Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings and Chambers & Partners top recognition across multiple sectors. Their exceptional reputation is built on the quality of their work, commitment to ongoing professional development and a strong, inclusive workplace culture.

Despite their global presence and remarkable growth, the firm is known for its friendly and approachable work environment, supported by a management team that genuinely values its employees. They have been recognised with numerous awards for both excellence in client service and their inclusive and diverse culture.

You can expect:

• Exposure to top-quality international and UK clients.
• Direct collaboration with Legal 500-ranked Partners.
• Support to grow and thrive within one of the UK's premier legal teams.
• A cutting-edge and innovative culture balanced with a warm, collaborative office environment.

The Role

This role is well suited to an Employment solicitor who is keen to take on a varied and exciting caseload of both contentious and non-contentious matters.

As part of this Legal 500 Tier 1 Ranked Employment team, you will gain exposure to a plethora of employment issues, from providing general advice and HR support to supporting strategic projects, high-profile tribunal work, TUPE, collective matters and much more.

clients are prestigious, large-scale organisations, offering a complex, engaging, and fulfilling workload that will enable you to develop unparalleled expertise in employment law. You will work directly alongside Legal 500-ranked Partners in this practice area, placing you in an excellent position to grow professionally as you progress within one of the UK's premier legal firms.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an ambitious Employment Solicitor (5+PQE) who can turn their hand to all things employment law
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Manage a varied caseload with a range of clients
• Has strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with clients and colleagues alike.
• Is well organised and can prioritise efficiently

What's on offer

• Join a friendly and motivated team with a Top 25 international firm
• Exposure to prestigious work
• Clear career progression pathway
• Excellent salary
• Excellent benefits and well-being considerations

Apply now for Immediate consideration or contact Sid Wright on 07441937659 or sid@jmc-legal.com for a confidential chat.