Employment Senior Associate


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leeds, LS1 8EQ
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new company

Our client is a leading national law firm with a highly respected employment practice and a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused advice to a broad client base. The team advises organisations across the commercial, healthcare, education and public sectors, handling a wide range of complex and high-profile employment matters.

The firm is recognised for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional development and investment in its people, making it an excellent platform for ambitious employment lawyers looking to progress their careers.

Your new role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate to join a growing Employment team in Leeds. This role offers exposure to high-quality respondent employment work, advising a diverse portfolio of employer clients on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.

You will play a key role in managing client relationships, leading on complex cases, supporting junior lawyers and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.The successful candidate will work closely with clients to understand their strategic objectives and deliver pragmatic, commercially focused advice that helps them navigate challenging workplace issues.

Key responsibilities:

Advising employers on a broad range of employment law matters

Managing Employment Tribunal litigation from inception through to resolution

Providing strategic and commercially focused advice on employee relations issues

Drafting and reviewing contracts of employment, policies and settlement agreements

Supporting corporate transactions with employment law expertise

Building and maintaining strong client relationships

Delivering client training, seminars and employment law updates

Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team

Contributing to business development and profile-raising initiatives

What you'll need to succeed

You will be a qualified Employment Solicitor with strong experience advising employer clients on a wide range of employment law matters.

The ideal candidate will possess:

Strong technical employment law knowledge

Experience managing Employment Tribunal claims

Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills

Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to solving client issues

Strong communication and presentation skills

A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for business development

The ability to supervise and support junior colleagues

What you'll get in return

This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognised employment team undertaking high-quality work for a prestigious and varied client base.

In return, you can expect:

A very competitive salary and excellent benefits package

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Exposure to complex and high-profile employment matters

Strong progression prospects within a growing team

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

A supportive and collaborative working environment

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email or call us now on 0161 228 7770.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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