Sacco Mann Recruitment is proud to be working with a highly respected and high-profile Yorkshire law firm seeking an experienced Employment Head of Department to lead their nationally recognised Employment team.
This is a unique opportunity to head up a well-established department within a firm known for its strength in Employment and Sports Law, acting for major organisations and high-profile clients across England.
The Role
- Leading and developing the Employment Law team
- Managing a broad caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
- Advising businesses and private individuals on day-to-day employment issues
- Representing clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings
- Providing strategic and commercially driven employment advice
- Supporting corporate transactions, including TUPE matters
- Delivering HR support and workplace mediation services
- Conducting independent investigations
- Drafting and advising on:
- Settlement Agreements
- Director’s Service Agreements
- Employment contracts, policies, and handbooks
- Restrictive covenants
- Delivering training and seminars to clients
- Contributing to marketing and business development initiatives
What’s in it for You?
- Opportunity to head up a nationally recognised Employment team
- High-quality work for significant companies, sports organisations, and private clients
- Competitive market-rate salary
- Fantastic range of benefits
- Ongoing CPD and personal development opportunities
- Clear progression prospects within the Practice
- Supportive, professional working environment in modern offices
- Opportunities to engage with the firm’s flagship charity initiatives
Key Responsibilities
- Managing and supervising a diverse employment caseload independently
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and tribunal documentation
- Negotiating employment settlements for both employers and employees
- Advising on risk management and commercial implications of employment issues
- Maintaining and developing strong client relationships
- Generating new business and contributing to the firm’s continued growth
- Ensuring high standards of client care and professional ethics
- Representing clients confidently in tribunal and negotiation settings
- Meeting deadlines and managing targets effectively
About You
The ideal candidate will be commercially astute, proactive, and ready to lead. You will have:
- Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in Employment Law
- Broad experience across contentious and non-contentious employment matters
- Strong Employment Tribunal experience
- Proven experience drafting contracts, policies, and employment documentation
- Experience negotiating complex employment settlements
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to assess and advise on risk
- Excellent case management and organisational skills
- Confidence to work independently and lead a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail when managing complex matters
- A proactive, client-focused approach
- Ability and desire to contribute to marketing and business development
- Commitment to maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards
If you are an ambitious Employment Solicitor ready to step into a leadership role within a highly regarded Yorkshire firm with a national reputation, we would love to hear from you.
How To Apply:
If you are interested in this Head of Employment role in Harrogate, 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.