Employment Partner/Solicitor

Sacco Mann Recruitment is proud to be working with a highly regarded regional law firm seeking an experienced Employment Partner / Senior Employment Solicitor to join their growing team in Huddersfield.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Employment Lawyer to play a key leadership role within a successful and well-respected Employment department, helping to drive growth while working on high-quality and complex employment matters.

The Role

  • Assisting in the expansion and strategic growth of the Employment team
  • Managing a varied caseload of complex, contentious, and non-contentious employment matters
  • Advising corporate clients and individuals on a broad range of employment law issues
  • Handling complex Employment Tribunal claims, including discrimination and unfair dismissal matters
  • Drafting and advising on employment contracts, policies, and procedures
  • Managing all aspects of Employment Tribunal litigation, including:
    • Particulars of Complaint
    • Grounds of Resistance
    • Preliminary Hearings
    • Case management steps
    • Witness statements
    • Trial bundles
  • Advising on employment issues arising from corporate and commercial transactions, including TUPE matters
  • Collaborating closely with colleagues across departments to deliver comprehensive legal services

What’s in it for You?

  • Opportunity to join a successful and highly respected Employment team
  • A genuine leadership role with influence on team growth and direction
  • High-quality and complex employment law work
  • Strong opportunities for progression and business development
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • The chance to work closely with corporate and commercial teams on transactional matters
  • A firm with a strong reputation and a loyal client base

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading on business development initiatives and networking activities
  • Developing and nurturing strong client relationships
  • Leveraging existing networks while generating new business opportunities
  • Attending networking events, seminars, and industry conferences
  • Delivering commercially focused and practical legal advice
  • Managing Employment Tribunal matters from instruction through to conclusion
  • Staying up to date with developments in employment legislation and case law
  • Supporting and collaborating with colleagues across the wider firm

About You

The ideal candidate will be commercially minded, ambitious, and ready to take on a senior leadership role. You will have:

  • Qualified Solicitor with significant experience in Employment Law
  • Experience operating at Senior Associate, Legal Director, or Partner level (or ready to step up)
  • Strong Employment Tribunal experience
  • Proven business development and networking capabilities
  • Ideally, an existing client following or a strong referral network
  • Experience advising on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters
  • Strong drafting and advocacy skills
  • Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities
  • Commercial awareness and strategic thinking skills
  • Ability to work independently while supporting wider team growth
  • A proactive and professional approach

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Employment Partner/Senior Associate Solicitor role in Huddersfield, then please get in touch with Jack Scarlott on 0113 467 9782 or email him at jack.scarlott@saccomann.com to find out more information, or if you have a CV to hand, please submit it for review.