Location: York 

Full Time 

Salary is dependent on experience and years qualified

Here at Ware & Kay we are committed to attracting talented individuals and we pride ourselves on providing a supportive and inclusive environment. Our staff are given the best opportunities to take ownership of their career and their professional development.

Over the last 200 years, we have established ourselves as a leading Yorkshire law firm, we are trusted by our community and our reputation precedes us.

Our Visions and Values are paramount to our clients and our staff. So, if you are committed, approachable and embody integrity in everything you do then we want to hear from you!

Benefits:

• Flexible and Hybrid working
• Team Building - Corporate volunteering, regular staff wellbeing events including office treat days, colleague of the month, Christmas party.
• Subsidised city centre parking
• Professional Development- Structured, funded and supported training encouraged.
• Bonus Scheme
• Paid memberships- Law Society fees, Practicing Certificates and more.
• Health and Wellbeing- Eye tests contributions, Mental Health Champions
• Ambassador scheme
• Legal services- subsidised legal costs within the firm available after 12 months of employment
• Enhanced annual leave- Inclusive of the period between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Long Service Award- Our colleagues receive long service awards of an extra week’s holiday for five completed years. This increases further cumulatively to 6 weeks paid leave after 20 years’ service.

The Ideal Candidate:

An experienced solicitor who is able to advise clients of differing areas within employment law and have proven ability to handle complex employment client cases. The candidate will be able to exhibit this and be a motivated individual looking to develop their career, take lead on cases, and build upon good quality client relationships.

• 3-5 years + PQE of relevant experience
• Employment contracts
• Discrimination
• Redundancies
• grievances
• Maternity and Parental Rights
• Settlement agreements
• Flexible Working
• Working Time Regulations
• Understanding of linked areas such as employment, intellectual property and commercial property will be an advantage

Ware & Kay is a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities employer. We want to give every candidate the chance to perform their best throughout the application and recruitment process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Send your application to Elizabeth Carr, Recruiter: Elizabeth.carr@warekay.co.uk