Employment Principal Associate

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.

Client Details

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.

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.

Profile

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.

Job 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