Employment Legal Director

Leeds Permanent £90,000 - £110,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is looking for a Employment Legal Director to join their leading practice in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior lawyer to join a large regional law firm and be part of a tier 1 rated employment team.
  • Great opportunity for a senior Employment lawyer to join a tier 1 practice
  • Low chargeable hour targets and great benefits on offer

About Our Client

The client is a full service large regional law firm based in central Leeds. They have a large Employment group ranked as a leading team by the legal directories for Yorkshire. The firm promotes flexible working and offers sensible chargeable hour targets alongside a highly competitive salary and benefits package. The client advises well known blue chip clients across the UK.

Job Description

The Employment Director will deal with a range of responsibilities including

  • Working on non contentious and contentious Employment matters.
  • Advising clients across sectors such as sport, retail, education and technology.
  • Mentoring and managing junior team members.
  • Taking the lead on a range of work including claims, senior exits and industrial actions.
  • Actively getting involved in business development and marketing.
  • Conducting legal research and staying updated on changes in employment law.



The Successful Applicant

The successful Employment Legal Director should have:

  • A track record in Employment law gained from a large law firm
  • Likely to be around 8 years PQE plus
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary in the range of £90,000 - £110,000 per annum.
  • 25 days holiday.
  • A bonus scheme.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Low chargeable hour targets.
  • Hybrid working options.
  • Car schemes.



Contact
Mike Smith
Quote job ref
JN-122024-6615079
Phone number
+44 07881904018

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Employment / Pensions / Immigration
Sector
Business Services
Location
Leeds
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mike Smith
Consultant phone
+44 07881904018
Job reference
JN-122024-6615079