Junior/Mid-level/Senior Employment Lawyer - Leeds
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 1BA |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4769114_1770637094 |
Summary
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My client is a boutique employment law practice in Leeds. They are seeking a talented Employment Lawyer to join their growing team and will welcome applications from junior, mid-level, and senior lawyers with strong respondent-side experience (or experienced claimant-side lawyers who are looking to make the switch to respondent work) who are looking for a role that combines high-quality work, excellent partner support, and a genuinely development-focused culture.
You'll work on a broad range of respondent employment matters, including advisory work, HR support, tribunal litigation, and strategic workforce issues. Applicants for this role need the skills and mentality for building strong client relationships (both old and new). As a boutique employment law practice, there is a big emphasis on winning new business so any candidates with a track record of doing so, or with an interest in business development will be favourably considered.
My client does not impose targets like many typical private practice teams and this would be a perfect opportunity for lawyers looking for a firm where the focus is more on the individual themselves as opposed to the numbers. With an 4 , my client will equip the successful candidate with the workload, systems and partner support needed.
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- Hybrid working with genuine flexibility to balance office and home life.
- Exceptional support from experienced partners who invest time in you.
- A collaborative team culture focused on learning, mentoring and growth.
- Exposure to diverse & high-quality respondent work across multiple sectors.
- Opportunities to build client relationships and develop your own practice.
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My client would love to hear from you if you are:
- An employment lawyer (minimum 2PQE) with demonstrable respondent experience (or a clear ambition to transition from claimant to respondent work).
- Comfortable managing a varied workload and working directly with HR teams, managers, and senior stakeholders.
- A strong communicator with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
- Motivated by development, teamwork, and delivering high-quality client service.
- Whether you are early in your career or operating at a senior level, my client can tailor the role to meet your strengths and aspirations.
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