Employment Solicitor (NQ-1PQE)
| Posting date: | 16 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable depending on experience plus competitive benefits package |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 July 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Bailey Hunter |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JC3931 |
Summary
Employment Solicitor (NQ – 1 PQE)
North Leeds | Full-time/Hybrid
Our client, a well-regarded law firm in North Leeds, is looking to recruit an Employment Solicitor at NQ to 1 year PQE level to join its team.
This is a great opportunity for a junior solicitor looking to build their career in employment law within a supportive firm handling good quality work. The role will be full-time office based initially, during the probation period, with hybrid working in future following successful completion of probation.
The Role
You will assist with and manage a range of employment law matters, with work likely to include:
- Settlement agreements
- Employment Tribunal litigation
- Advising on a range of employment law issues
- Handling initial client enquiries and converting these into instructions
- Supporting clients with confidence and professionalism throughout their matter
About You
The successful candidate will:
- Be a qualified Employment Solicitor at NQ to 1 PQE level
- Have gained exposure to employment law during training or post-qualification
- Ideally have some employment litigation experience
- Be confident dealing with clients and initial enquiries
- Be commercially aware and able to help convert enquiries into new work
- Be keen to develop their career within employment law
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to join a respected North Leeds law firm
- Good quality employment law work
- Supportive environment for a junior solicitor
- Full-time role
- Office based initially, with hybrid working to be agreed after probation
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Interested? For more information or to apply in confidence, contact Claire Cox at Bailey Hunter – clairecox@baileyhunter.com
North Leeds | Full-time/Hybrid
Our client, a well-regarded law firm in North Leeds, is looking to recruit an Employment Solicitor at NQ to 1 year PQE level to join its team.
This is a great opportunity for a junior solicitor looking to build their career in employment law within a supportive firm handling good quality work. The role will be full-time office based initially, during the probation period, with hybrid working in future following successful completion of probation.
The Role
You will assist with and manage a range of employment law matters, with work likely to include:
- Settlement agreements
- Employment Tribunal litigation
- Advising on a range of employment law issues
- Handling initial client enquiries and converting these into instructions
- Supporting clients with confidence and professionalism throughout their matter
About You
The successful candidate will:
- Be a qualified Employment Solicitor at NQ to 1 PQE level
- Have gained exposure to employment law during training or post-qualification
- Ideally have some employment litigation experience
- Be confident dealing with clients and initial enquiries
- Be commercially aware and able to help convert enquiries into new work
- Be keen to develop their career within employment law
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to join a respected North Leeds law firm
- Good quality employment law work
- Supportive environment for a junior solicitor
- Full-time role
- Office based initially, with hybrid working to be agreed after probation
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Interested? For more information or to apply in confidence, contact Claire Cox at Bailey Hunter – clairecox@baileyhunter.com