Employment Solicitor

Employment Solicitor | High-performing National firm | 1-4PQE | Innovative firm A high performing, national firm are looking for an Employment Solicitor to join their thriving and busy team in Leeds City Centre. This position is offered on a full time, permanent basis with hybrid working options available. THE FIRM AND TEAM - A diverse and innovative firm which provides legal services to individuals and businesses - Award winning firm who have clear core values and a commitment to investing in employee development and training - Innovation plays a big part in the firm's success - Friendly, sociable and supportive team with fantastic experience THE ROLE - You'll have the opportunity to run a caseload of legal expense insurer files and assist with non-contentious work - There may be scope for supervision of junior case handlers - You'll be advising and running Employment Tribunal claims, including drafting pleadings, witness statements, negotiation settlements and instructing counsel as necessary - You may also be able to support non-contentious work such as provision of contractual documents, and provision of reactive and proactive employment advice to commercial clients ABOUT YOU - You will be a fully qualified Solicitor, around 1-4PQE, with experience working on a range of employment matters - Have a passion for employment law and for providing commercial and practical solutions - An adept team player who is able to communicate with the wider team - Excellent attention to detail and able to prioritise matters - Previous experience in dealing with Legal Expense Insurance would be advantageous BENEFITS - Competitive salary and strong remuneration package - "Dress for your day" dress code policy - Discretionary annual bonus scheme - Great progression and career development opportunities available - Fantastic rewards and recognition programme If you would like to apply for this Employment Solicitor opportunity in Leeds please send a copy of CV or call us for a confidential discussion. For a full list of jobs you can also visit the BCL job search page on our website. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer