This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly regarded Leeds Employment team, led by partner Jenny Arrowsmith. You’ll become part of a supportive and ambitious team of 18 employment lawyers, advising a wide range of employers and individuals.

Within this busy and growing practice, you’ll play a key role as a contentious employment specialist, working closely as part of a dedicated smaller team with a focus on supporting employment tribunal claims that are funded by Legal Expenses Insurance.

Why join us?

This is a role where you can:

• Work on hands-on tribunal matters from an early stage, with regular supervision and support.
• Manage a fast-paced caseload of contentious employment matters, representing both claimants and respondents.
• Advise clients on a broad range of contentious employment issues, including whistleblowing and discrimination claims in the Employment Tribunal and higher courts.
• Develop your technical expertise through structured training, knowledge-sharing and ongoing professional development.
• Build confidence in an environment where good case management, collaboration and client care are highly valued.
• Work closely with colleagues to deliver high-quality, client-focussed service and contribute to the continued success and growth of the wider team.

You’ll join a regional team working from either our Leeds and/or Sheffield offices. We’re known for being personable, collaborative and enjoyable to work with. You’ll have the support of a close-knit team, alongside the strength and opportunity of a wider regional and national employment practice.

We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical ability with a genuine interest in Employment Tribunal litigation.

You’ll enjoy working independently, with regular supervision and support on case work and demonstrate these qualities:

• 1–5 years’ PQE.
• Experience of, and a strong interest in, contentious employment work.
• Ability to work independently, while also contributing positively to a close, collaborative team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, busy and supportive environment.
• Well organised, with the ability to prioritise effectively and manage competing deadlines.
• Committed to excellent client care, strong case management and clear, practical technical advice.
• Experience working with volume or Legal Expenses Insurance-funded matters would be helpful, but is not essential.

If this sounds like a role you’d like to explore, we’d love to hear from you.