Senior Associate - Employment - UK Top 50 Firm - Leeds

QED Legal
Leeds
Senior Associate – Employment | Leeds | UK Top 50 Firm

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Solicitor (4+ PQE) to join a highly regarded, national employment team based in Leeds. This role offers the chance to work alongside leading Partners on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious matters across sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, and public sector.


The Role
You’ll play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the team, handling a varied caseload and building strong client relationships. Responsibilities will include:

  • Managing Employment Tribunal litigation
  • Providing high-quality, commercially focused advice
  • Delivering training to clients and prospective clients
  • Supporting business development and client growth initiatives
About You

  • 4+ PQE
  • Strong technical knowledge with experience handling tribunal matters
  • Excellent drafting, communication, and presentation skills
  • Confident managing client relationships and delivering exceptional service
  • Commercially aware, proactive, and a strong team player
  • Strong track record of handling respondent matters
Why Apply?

  • Join a collaborative, cross-office national team
  • Work with an impressive and diverse client base
  • Be part of a firm that genuinely values career development, wellbeing, and progression
  • Strong reputation as a top UK employer with a people-first culture
  • Salary c. £71,000 for 4 PQE
For more information about this position please reach out to me here:


[email protected]
07359 554471




Posted 2026-04-01

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