Employment Associate NQ-4 - Leeds A reputable national firm is looking for an Employment Solicitor to join their growing practice in Leeds. This is an ideal opportunity to build your skills and experience with a major UK law firm and a leading national practice, with high quality work and an established client base spanning several key sectors. This is a well-liked firm with high-performing offices throughout the UK. The firm has adopted a friendly and collaborative culture and they are widely known for being a great place to work and looking after their people well. If you are looking for a new opportunity where you can thrive, with high quality work and an established client base to tap into, this firm has all you are looking for. The Opportunity: This role involves working closely with Partners advising a diverse client base across the full spectrum of employment matters, both contentious and non-contentious. Clients are employers spanning a range of sectors including commercial, government, charities, health and education. You will also play a key part in promoting the Leeds employment practice, as part of the firm's ongoing investment in this office. The Ideal Candidate: You will be NQ - 4 years' PQE, with experience gained in a comparable firm with an established employment law practice. Essential skills are as follows: · Clear enthusiasm for employment law. · The ability to lead on Employment Tribunal matters and run matters with supervision. · Self-starting with strong initiative, and the ability to work as a team-player working on complex matters. · Good time and documentation management skills and a keen attention to detail. · The ability to build very good relationships with clients, potential clients and multipliers. · Proficient in research and the ability to use online information sources. · Excellent interpersonal and team skills are required, including the ability to work with others, influence and persuade. · Some previous experience of providing employment law support to corporate transactions, including drafting contracts, settlement agreements and undertaking due diligence is desirable. · Exceptional written English for drafting purposes. · Excellent presentational skills. · A high level of IT skills, together with marketing and business development skills. The firm offer a competitive starting salary of c. £55k upwards depending on experience. You will also benefit from hybrid working and vibrant and collaborative office space in the heart of Leeds City Centre. If this sounds like your ideal opportunity, please contact jenniferhepple@bcllegal.com to arrange a confidential chat. Or apply now with a copy of your CV for immediate consideration! BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.