Employment Litigation Solicitor
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What you'll do
- Managing your own caseload of employment litigation matters autonomously
- Advising on both claimant and respondent Employment Tribunal matters
- Supporting the wider team on complex and high-value employment disputes
- Assisting with non-contentious employment law matters where required
- Working with local, national, and international clients across a broad range of industries
- Delivering strategic and commercially focused employment advice
- Contributing to the continued growth and success of the Employment team
- Supporting client relationships through proactive and professional engagement
- Handling Employment Tribunal claims from instruction through to resolution
- Advising clients on a wide range of contentious employment matters
- Supporting employer clients with ongoing HR and advisory services
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and settlement agreements
What they're looking for
- Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 4 years’ employment law experience
- Strong background in employment litigation
- Excellent IT skills
- High levels of initiative with the ability to manage your own workload effectively
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A desire to promote the team and firm internally and externally
- Ambition to develop your technical and commercial expertise
- A proactive attitude toward career progression and professional development
Nice to have
- Experience handling both claimant and respondent matters
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
Employment Solicitor | NQ+ | Leeds/Wakefield | High-quality private family work within a respected regional practice
Sacco Mann Recruitment is proud to be working with a leading regional law firm seeking an experienced Employment Litigation Solicitor to join their growing Employment team, primarily based in Wakefield (with flexibility on location considered).
The firm is open to discussions with candidates coming from a mixed contentious and non-contentious background, or candidates who are looking for a mixed caseload within a new position.
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented and ambitious Employment Lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking firm.
The Role
- Managing your own caseload of employment litigation matters autonomously
- Advising on both claimant and respondent Employment Tribunal matters
- Supporting the wider team on complex and high-value employment disputes
- Assisting with non-contentious employment law matters where required
- Working with local, national, and international clients across a broad range of industries
- Delivering strategic and commercially focused employment advice
- Contributing to the continued growth and success of the Employment team
- Supporting client relationships through proactive and professional engagement
What’s in it for You?
- The opportunity to join a successful and expanding Employment team
- High-quality Employment Tribunal litigation work
- Exposure to both contentious and non-contentious employment matters
- A supportive environment focused on career development
- Genuine opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Autonomy over your caseload with strong team support
- A collaborative and multi-disciplinary working culture
- The chance to play a key role in a growing and ambitious firm
Key Responsibilities
- Handling Employment Tribunal claims from instruction through to resolution
- Advising clients on a wide range of contentious employment matters
- Supporting employer clients with ongoing HR and advisory services
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and settlement agreements
- Managing deadlines and compliance with tribunal procedures
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Promoting the team and firm both internally and externally
- Contributing to departmental targets and continued business growth
About You
The ideal candidate will be proactive, commercially aware, and ready to make an impact. You will have:
- Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 4 years’ employment law experience
- Strong background in employment litigation
- Experience handling both claimant and respondent matters (preferred)
- Excellent IT skills
- High levels of initiative with the ability to manage your own workload effectively
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A desire to promote the team and firm internally and externally
- Ambition to develop your technical and commercial expertise
- A proactive attitude toward career progression and professional development
If you are an ambitious Employment Litigation Solicitor seeking high-quality work, genuine progression opportunities, and a supportive team environment in Wakefield, we would love to hear from you.
How To Apply:
If you are interested in this Employment Litigation Solicitor role in West Yorkshire, then please get in touch with Jack Scarlott on 0113 467 9782 or email him at jack.scarlott@saccomann.com to find out more information, or if you have a CV to hand, please submit this for review.
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