Employment Lawyer
The candidate and post
We have an exciting opportunity for a fee earner to join our highly rated Employment Team based in the city centre of Norwich. All levels of experience considered, including those newly qualified.
This opportunity would be ideal for either an established lawyer with existing experience or for an ambitious and driven NQ with the ability to hit the ground running, seeking to join a team where they will be given their own caseload and early responsibility.
The role will include day to day advice on employment law matters, whether that be to individuals, local businesses, national professional service networks, or multi-national corporations and PLCs. Our team provides advice across multiple sectors, including to numerous national sporting governing bodies, global facilities management providers, football clubs and Formula 1 teams, country estates, luxury car dealerships, high net worth individuals, architects, independent schools, and countless award-winning employers.
We are fortunate to act for a broad spectrum of exciting clients, and as such our ideal candidate, in addition to being passionate about employment law and delivering exceptional client service, will be enthusiastic and adaptable to our various clients’ needs.
Whilst our usual practice is for our employment lawyers to work for a mix of employee and employer clients, and undertake a mix of contentious and non-contentious work, we do consider applications from those who prefer to specialise. We offer flexibility in role and hours, and encourage candidates who are keen to carve out their own path and direction; whether that be by becoming involved in the team’s growing in-house training offering to clients, conducting their own advocacy, or carving out a particular niche in the world of employment law.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a sociable, supportive, and incredibly ambitious team. Currently comprised of 8 staff, the team has plans to grow and expand over the coming years, cementing its position as the largest and best employment law team in Norfolk. We’d love to hear from you if you would like to be part of that journey.
About Leathes Prior
Leathes Prior is a full-service law firm and has four offices in a superb central Norwich location, one in the centre of Tombland and three within the Cathedral Close, with a fifth small office hub in Ipswich. We are a traditional full-service law firm, (established nearly 150 years ago) with a modern approach to our work, people, and culture. We currently have circa 120 staff.
What makes us different?
We pride ourselves on our success at supporting and developing our employees on their chosen career path, actively encouraging progression through the ranks for the mutual benefit of both our clients and our employees.
The firm embraces a team-centric approach to performance where all colleagues collaborate to reach team (rather than individual) finance targets. Whilst individual performance is still assessed and rewarded, we believe that playing to each team member’s skills gives the best outcome for our people, clients, and firm.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming team within a leading firm offering excellent prospects, competitive salary and great benefits.
To apply please email your CV and cover letter to recruitment@leathesprior.co.uk.