DLA Piper is one of the world's largest law firms with nearly 8000 people in 64 offices and 25 countries across the world and global turnover exceeding £1 billion. Our vision is to be the leading global business law firm, a vision which is underpinned by a set of core values which invest in our people, our clients and our community. Our integrated network of offices throughout the UK offers clients pragmatic business driven advice in an environment where innovation, excellence and going that extra mile is the norm. Unsurprisingly, it is exactly those qualities which we seek in the people we recruit. We want individuals who are open, down-to-earth, pragmatic, friendly and responsive. In short we recruit team players who will contribute to the development of our firm. In return we offer a supportive and empowering environment, great training and development programmes where all of our people are given every opportunity to fulfil their full potential. We are proud to have been consistently voted one of the UK's and Europe's best places to work in surveys which benchmark us against all major employers and not just other law firms. Business Group With a national team of over 100 lawyers and consultants our Employment, Pensions and Benefits practice is one of the largest in the UK. As well as employment law specialists, the team includes dedicated pensions and training professionals and a separate HR consultancy, MCG. We assist our clients in designing effective people strategies and work practices to support the employer's wider business objectives and to protect their brands and reputations. We also offer our own advocacy service especially out of our regional offices. The team offers a 'one-stop-shop' for all employment and HR issues including disciplinary issues, termination of employment, breaches of covenant, industrial tribunals, injunctions, contracts of employment, service agreements, TUPE issues and corporate support work. Our extensive client base embraces a number of industry sectors including retail, construction and engineering clients, sports establishments, government departments, educational institutions as well as administration receivers and liquidators. Examples of the team's clients include Abbey, Barclays, Cisco Systems Inc, Crown Prosecution Service, De Beers, DSG International plc, Emap Plc, Grant Thornton, HBOS plc, ICI plc, ITV plc, Kodak, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Scottish Widows, Telewest Communications, Tesco, Trinity Mirror Group plc, Virgin Group. Additional Information We are now seeking an additional dynamic and ambitious Employment assistant solicitor for our Leeds office. The team offers a 'one-stop-shop' for all employment and HR issues including disciplinary issues, termination of employment, breaches of covenant, industrial tribunals, injunctions, contracts of employment, service agreements, TUPE issues and corporate support work. We are focused on supporting clients in the management and reorganisation of their people resource. For contentious matters, we deliver our own advocacy at employment tribunal level and support clients in the management of claims in line with their cultural goals. The successful candidate will have an excellent academic profile and experience from one of the top City or regional firms. In addition, candidates must be strong team-players and prepared to travel as required.

Details

Salary

DOE

Benefits

Competitive salary, private healthcare and pension

Location

Leeds

Contact

Law in Leeds
6 Paradise Street
Paradise Square
Sheffied
S1 2DF
0114 241 8030
info@lawinleeds.com

[Key: DOE = Dependent on Experience]