Senior Employment Solicitor

Location: HarrogateSalary: Competitive + Bonus + Private HealthcareJob Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are working with a highly regarded and Legal 500 ranked law firm in Harrogate to recruit an experienced Senior Employment Solicitor (5+ PQE) to lead and develop their Employment team. This is a senior opportunity for an ambitious employment solicitor seeking career progression, leadership responsibility, and exposure to high-quality, complex work.

The firm has a national reputation for excellence in employment law and advises businesses, senior executives, and professional organisations across England. The role offers a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including Employment Tribunal litigation, HR advisory, and corporate employment support.

You will manage a diverse and stimulating caseload of employment law matters, including:

• Employment Tribunal litigation and advocacy

• Contentious and non-contentious employment advice

• HR advisory and ongoing employer support

• Settlement agreements and dispute resolution

• Restrictive covenants

• Drafting employment contracts, policies and handbooks

• TUPE matters

• Workplace mediation and independent investigations

• Training delivery and client seminars

You will also play a key role in business development, client relationship management, departmental strategy, and team leadership.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Senior Employment Solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE and will demonstrate:

• Broad technical experience across employment law

• Strong Employment Tribunal advocacy and litigation skills

• Excellent drafting and advisory capability

• Commercial awareness and strong risk assessment skills

• Ability to manage a complex caseload independently

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• A proactive, client-focused approach

• Confidence in business development and networking

This role would suit a Senior Associate ready to step into a Head of Department position or an experienced Employment Solicitor seeking a strategic leadership role.

The firm is ranked in the Legal 500 across multiple practice areas and is recognised as one of the leading firms in Yorkshire. They offer a supportive, professional working environment with modern offices, flexible working practices, and clear long-term progression.

• Competitive salary (market rate)

• Performance-related bonus and incentives

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Additional Christmas closure

• Pension scheme

• Ongoing CPD and professional development

• Modern offices and flexible working

• Supportive and collaborative culture

• Opportunity to participate in charity and community initiatives

• Private healthcare

For a confidential discussion about this Employment Law Solicitor role, please apply below or contact us directly. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.