Senior Employment Solicitor Location: Harrogate
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Private Healthcare
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are working with a highly regarded and Legal 500 ranked law firm in Harrogate to recruit an experienced Senior Employment Solicitor (5+ PQE) to lead and develop their Employment team. This is a senior opportunity for an ambitious employment solicitor seeking career progression, leadership responsibility, and exposure to high-quality, complex work.
The firm has a national reputation for excellence in employment law and advises businesses, senior executives, and professional organisations across England. The role offers a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including Employment Tribunal litigation, HR advisory, and corporate employment support.
The Role You will manage a diverse and stimulating caseload of employment law matters, including:
* Employment Tribunal litigation and advocacy

* Contentious and non-contentious employment advice

* HR advisory and ongoing employer support

* Settlement agreements and dispute resolution

* Restrictive covenants

* Drafting employment contracts, policies and handbooks

* TUPE matters

* Workplace mediation and independent investigations

* Training delivery and client seminars

You will also play a key role in business development, client relationship management, departmental strategy, and team leadership.
The Candidate The successful candidate will be a qualified Senior Employment Solicitor with at least 5 years’ PQE and will demonstrate:
* Broad technical experience across employment law

* Strong Employment Tribunal advocacy and litigation skills

* Excellent drafting and advisory capability

* Commercial awareness and strong risk assessment skills

* Ability to manage a complex caseload independently

* Strong organisational and time management skills

* Excellent written and verbal communication

* A proactive, client-focused approach

* Confidence in business development and networking

This role would suit a Senior Associate ready to step into a Head of Department position or an experienced Employment Solicitor seeking a strategic leadership role.
The Firm The firm is ranked in the Legal 500 across multiple practice areas and is recognised as one of the leading firms in Yorkshire. They offer a supportive, professional working environment with modern offices, flexible working practices, and clear long-term progression.
Salary & Benefits * Competitive salary (market rate)

* Performance-related bonus and incentives

* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

* Additional Christmas closure

* Pension scheme

* Ongoing CPD and professional development

* Modern offices and flexible working

* Supportive and collaborative culture

* Opportunity to participate in charity and community initiatives

* Private healthcare

How to Apply For a confidential discussion about this Employment Law Solicitor role, please apply below or contact us directly. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.