Employment Chartered Legal Executive

Employment Law Chartered Legal Executive | York | Hybrid | Top-Ranked Firm 

Salary: £35,000-£50,000 DOE

About the Firm

Sacco Mann is working with a modern and growing boutique law firm looking to recruit an Employment Associate Lawyer (NQ upward) into its specialist Employment team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive practice with an excellent reputation for delivering commercially focused legal advice to businesses, employers, and senior executives.

The firm has built a strong presence within the Yorkshire market and is continuing to grow its Employment offering through high-quality work, strong client relationships, and a collaborative team culture. They are keen to speak with ambitious Employment Lawyers who enjoy building client relationships, contributing to business development, and working closely alongside a highly experienced team.

The Role 

The successful candidate will advise on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious Employment Law matters acting predominantly for employers and senior executives.

The role will involve:

• Advising on day-to-day Employment Law matters

• Managing Employment Tribunal claims from instruction through to resolution

• Providing commercially focused and pragmatic advice to clients

• Drafting and reviewing contracts of employment, policies, handbooks, and settlement agreements

• Supporting clients through complex and sensitive workplace issues

• Keeping clients updated on legislative and case law developments

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

• Supporting networking, marketing, and business development activities

• Assisting with mentoring and supporting junior team members where appropriate

This role offers a strong level of autonomy while still providing support and collaboration from senior colleagues within the team.

Candidate Requirements

Applications are welcomed from qualified Employment Lawyers with previous experience handling a broad Employment Law caseload.

The successful candidate will ideally:

• Have strong experience across contentious and non-contentious Employment matters

• Be confident managing Employment Tribunal claims independently

• Demonstrate strong client care and communication skills

• Enjoy networking and business development activities

• Have a commercial and pragmatic approach to advising clients

• Be organised, proactive, and collaborative in their working style

Candidates with experience advising employers and senior executives would be particularly well suited to this opportunity.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package

• Hybrid and flexible working

• High-quality Employment Law work

• Strong progression opportunities

• Collaborative and supportive team culture

• Exposure to business development and client relationship management

• Modern and progressive working environment

• Genuine autonomy and responsibility within the role

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Lawyer looking to join a modern and ambitious law firm where they can play an active role in the continued growth of the department. The role offers high-quality work, strong client exposure, flexibility, and the chance to develop both technically and commercially within a supportive and entrepreneurial environment.

Whether you are actively looking or simply open to hearing about Employment Lawyer opportunities in Yorkshire, this role is well worth a confidential discussion.

How to Apply

If you are considering a move and would like to have a confidential discussion, please get in touch. Sacco Mann Recruitment never sends CVs anywhere without your consent. We always take the time to have a full registration call to understand what you are looking for in your next move and to discuss whether this role is suitable, alongside any other opportunities that may match your experience and career goals.

To hear more about this role or to apply confidentially, please contact Chloe Murphy at Sacco Mann Recruitment on [phone removed] or email [email removed]