Solicitor (5+PQE) - Employment - Boutique L500 firm - £55-65,000 - Harrogate

Are you an experienced Employment Solicitor with a passion for sports, media and entertainment law?

My client, a highly regarded boutique law firm with a national reputation for employment law is seeking an Employment Solicitor (5+ PQE) to lead its employment practice.

Recognised in the Legal 500, the firm advises a wide range of businesses, senior executives and high-profile organisations. A key highlight of the practice is its work within the sports and entertainment sectors, offering exposure to unique and high-profile clients rarely seen in a typical regional employment practice.

The Role

You will lead an established employment offering, advising both employers and individuals on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious matters, including:

• Employment tribunal disputes
• Settlement agreements and senior exits
• Director service agreements and employment contracts
• Policies, handbooks and HR advisory work
• TUPE support on corporate matters
• Workplace investigations, mediation and training

About You

You will ideally have:

• 5+ years' PQE in employment law
• Strong tribunal and advisory experience
• The ability to manage complex matters independently
• A commercial, client-focused approach

Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to lead and grow an employment practice within a respected boutique firm, combining high-quality employment work with exposure to sports and entertainment clients.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary and incentives
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Pension and private healthcare
• A supportive boutique culture with genuine progression opportunities.

Contact

For further information or to apply, please contact Aislinn Martin at QED legal: