Employment Solicitor Vacancy
Location: Leeds Head Office
We are looking for a qualified employment solicitor (4-5 years’ PQE) to join our nationally renowned employment rights team, based in Leeds city centre. This role is a unique opportunity to join a respected, claimant-focussed team, working on a varied caseload covering all aspects of employment law, from initial advice through to litigation.
Morrish Solicitors is a privately-owned law firm which has been representing individuals for 143 years. Today we act for 34 trade unions and professional associations, their members and
private individuals nationally.
About the role
Following a thorough onboarding process, you will have your own caseload involving advising on and pursuing employment and industrial relations issues in the tribunals and courts for trade union and professional association members, as well as private individual clients.
Your caseload will cover a variety of business sectors across a range of industries including rail/transport, manufacturing, education, health, public sector, sport and the music industry, and you will be dealing with clients at all levels of seniority. There are excellent prospects for career progression in this role, and you will receive regular training to ensure you thrive and achieve your own personal and professional development goals, as well as keeping you fully aware of changes and updates to regulations and best practise.
You will be able to support the firm’s marketing and business development strategy, producing written content for publication on- and off-line. We are committed to being a responsible part of our community, and you will have opportunity to support local community activities and charities.
About you
We are looking for a qualified solicitor with at least 4-5 years’ PQE (or equivalent experience) working in the employment sector. You will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be confident dealing with people at all levels of seniority internally and
externally.
We are looking for a candidate with a track record of providing excellent standards of client care and the desire to exceed clients’ expectations. Although training will be provided, we are looking for someone with excellent technical experience, preferably gained at a leading firm.
About Us
Our Mission
We aim to be the most successful, best regarded trade union law firm in the UK and the most successful, best regarded law firm for individuals in West Yorkshire. We will achieve this by providing high quality advice, assistance, representation, and exceptional service to
individuals, by making people feel better, not worse.
Our Values
Fairness: We act fairly and even-handedly in all our dealings.
Openness and honesty: We are honest with each other and share information.
Communication: We say clearly what is required and expected from others.
Innovation: We are prepared to take risks and be comfortable in fast-changing environments.
Effectiveness: We work hard to achieve our objectives and are trained and confident to do the
work assigned to us.
Benefits
Alongside a competitive salary, other benefits include:
- An annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of your basic salary
- 31 days holiday including bank holidays, your birthday off each year and long service increments of an additional 2 days at six years and 3 further days at ten years’ service. You also have the option of buying additional days each year.
- Employee Assistant scheme
- Life Assurance
- Annual travel card loan
- Regular funded staff events
- Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
Applications from those looking for part-time working hours are welcome and will be considered.
If you would like to apply for this role, please send your CV and a covering letter, to Nikki Morton, Office Manager [email protected].
