Employment Principal Associate

Leeds Permanent £75,000 - £85,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is looking to appoint an Employment Principal Associate to join their team in Leeds. This is a great opportunity for a mid to senior level lawyer to join a highly respected national law firm and advise a range of clients on complex Employment matters.
  • Join a national law firm with a great reputation
  • Competitive salary and benefits package on offer

About Our Client

Our client is a large national law firm with offices across the UK. The firm is known as a great place to work and has a high staff retention rate. The Employment team is ranked as a leading team by the legal directories for Yorkshire and you will join a thriving office in Leeds. The firm advises clients across both the private and public sector.

Job Description

The Employment Principal Associate will deal with a range of work and responsibilities including;

  • Handling complex Employment matters for a range of clients.
  • Dealing with contentious and non-contentious employment law
  • Taking the lead on employment claims.
  • Supporting on HR and corporate support.
  • Taking an active role in marketing and business development.
  • Support the Partners with managing junior fee earners in the team.
  • Work closely with other departments to deliver integrated business services.
  • Stay abreast of changes in employment law to provide timely and accurate advice.



The Successful Applicant

The successful Employment Principal Associate should have:

  • A track record in respondent Employment law gained from a regional, national or international law firm.
  • Likely to be around 7 years PQE plus.
  • Strong academics and ties to Leeds.
  • Strong client relationship skills.
  • An interest to work for a large national law firm.
  • An interest to advise clients across a range of sectors.

What's on Offer

  • An estimated salary range of £75000 to £85000 per annum.
  • Generous holiday allowance of 25 days.
  • 5% pension contribution.
  • Potential for bonus.
  • Death in service benefit.
  • Private health care provision.
  • Hybrid working



Contact
Mike Smith
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6631977
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-012025-6631977