Eventus Legal are seeking an Associate Solicitor to join a successful and growing law firm in Leeds city centre, West Yorkshire. This full-time, permanent job offers hybrid working following probation (2-3 days in the office and 2-3 days working from home), a salary of up to £80,000 (DOE), a profit-sharing scheme, private health insurance and excellent opportunities for career progression. This Associate Solicitor job will involve managing executive exits, advising on contentious employment law matters and supporting the Company's Commercial team on employment-related aspects of wider corporate transactions. The successful candidate will join an established Employment team and play an important part in the continued growth and success of the department.

Job Responsibilities:

The incoming Associate Solicitor, based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, will manage a varied caseload of employment law matters whilst supporting clients on executive exits, litigation and employment-related corporate transactions. Responsibilities will include:

• Manage executive-level exits, including handling negotiations, settlements, and associated documentation
• Work on employment litigation matters, primarily claimant-side cases, with exposure to contentious employment issues
• Assist the Company and Commercial team in providing employment-related support to broader corporate matters
• Operate under the supervision and guidance of a Partner, contributing to ongoing case strategy and client advice
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of the Employment Tribunal process, including procedures, case stages, and best practice
• Support clients with both contentious and advisory employment law issues, ensuring practical and commercially focused solutions

Person Specification:
The successful Associate Solicitor will be a qualified Employment Solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE and a strong understanding of the Employment Tribunal process.

• 5 years+ PQE within Employment Law
• Experience in respondent litigation (acting for employers) is desirable and will be considered an advantage
• Professional and friendly client care, with a strong focus on delivering a positive and supportive client experience
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring all work is completed accurately and in line with established procedures and processes
• Ability to interpret technical legal information and communicate complex issues in a clear, concise, and client-friendly manner
• Confident advocacy skills, with the ability to present and argue cases effectively both orally and in writing
• Clear and professional communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with clients and third parties in person
• Excellent telephone manner, maintaining professionalism and clarity in all client and external communications
• Strong written communication skills, producing accurate, well-structured letters, correspondence, and legal documents
• Confident IT skills with the ability to use relevant systems efficiently and effectively
• Quick learner, able to adapt to new systems, procedures, and areas of law as required
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload under supervision and meet client expectations and strict deadlines
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure while maintaining high standards of work
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team
• Flexible, proactive, and positive “can-do” attitude towards work and problem-solving

Benefits and Rewards:

This Associate Solicitor job comes with a wide range of benefits including:

• Salary up to £80,000 (DOE)
• Hybrid working
• 23 days of holiday increasing with length of service
• Profit sharing scheme (tax-free on payments up to £3,600 per year), subject to 12+ months employment at the end of the calendar year
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with 5% Employer contributions
• Life Assurance (3 x times salary)
• Private Health Insurance after 1 year’s employment
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years’ employment
• Employee Assistance Programme to support health & wellbeing, including free counselling for employees and immediate family members
• £1,000 referral fee for new employee recruitment referrals
• Professional membership/subscription support
• Interest-free loan for annual train or bus pass
• Free conveyancing and free will after 1 year’s employment
• Regular bi-annual social events

About the company:

Our client is a long established and highly reputable legal practice based in Leeds city centre with additional offices across the West and South region of Yorkshire. They provide a wide range of services for both individuals and businesses, including property law, family matters, wills and probate, and commercial legal support. With a history stretching back over a century, the firm has built a reputation for combining traditional client care with modern legal expertise. Its solicitors are known for offering practical, honest, and straightforward advice tailored to each client’s situation, whether handling complex transactions or sensitive personal issues. The Leeds office is part of a broader regional presence, allowing clients to benefit from both local knowledge and wider legal resources.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Associate Solicitor job based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, please send your CV to Vanessa Grey at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at vanessa.grey@eventuslegal.com or phone 07572 760099.

If this job is not right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career. The Eventus Recruitment Group are award winning recruitment specialists operating in the Legal, HR, Finance and Accountancy sectors across the UK. Please note, the years’ experience and / or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the job. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.

Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days of applying, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.