Employment Associate

Leeds – £52,000

Imagine being a part of a top 100 firm in the heart of London, where your expertise as an Employment Solicitor is not only valued but celebrated.

My client is seeking an enthusiastic Employment Associate to join their dynamic team on a permanent basis. With a competitive salary, this role promises to immerse you in complex, high-value, and high-profile employment and discrimination cases. You'll also engage in influential employment and trade union law work, making a tangible impact in collaboration with the actors' trade union, Equity.
Embrace the opportunity to work from home two days a week, while enjoying 29 days of holiday plus bank holidays. 
  • Join a top 100 London-based firm renowned for complex legal cases.
  • Competitive salary with attractive work-life balance perks.
  • Be at the forefront of impactful employment and trade union law matters.
Preferred Requirements:
  • 3-6 years post-qualification experience in employment law.
  • Proven track record in handling high-value and high-profile cases.
  • Strong understanding and experience in discrimination law.
  • Experience in employment and trade union law head office work.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • A qualified solicitor with relevant accreditation in employment law.
  • Proficiency in managing complex legal documentation and proceedings.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion practices within the legal framework.

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Emily Flewitt

Head of London and Home Counties
0203 846 3071

emily.flewitt@douglas-scott.co.uk

Emily Flewitt, Head of London and Home Counties at Douglas Scott for over 7 years, excels in managing recruitment for the region while building strong client and candidate relationships. Outside of work, Emily enjoys quality time with family, spicy margaritas with friends, walks with her Frenchie Pablo, and staying active. Inspired by her curiosity and interest in varied challenges, she notes that if not in recruitment, she’d likely have pursued a career in the police. Her favorite advice? “Listen more than you speak.”


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Employment Law
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £52,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Leeds
  • Reference: 1045587

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