Associate - PQE

Associate – Employment – Leeds or Manchester (0–4 PQE)

Join Eversheds Sutherland as an Associate in Employment Law based in Leeds or Manchester.

As an associate, you will handle international and national employment matters, develop a global mindset, and engage in a variety of work across practice groups.

Eversheds Sutherland’s Employment Law team is one of the largest in the world with more than 220 qualified lawyers worldwide, 100+ UK employment lawyers, and a strong reputation for delivering quality advice.

The role is Leeds or Manchester based, working across the UK and internationally on cross‑office client service teams. You will advise clients on high‑profile Employment Tribunal litigation, non‑contentious advice, and project work across sectors such as education, technology, transport, pharma, retail, industrials, and utilities.

• Experience working in an employment team – ideally 0–4 PQE.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently at times.
• Experience working in a national team of lawyers.
• Responsive to change and able to innovate to meet client needs.
• Excellent IT skills to deliver innovative advice solutions.
• A commitment to delivering quality service and the ability to handle heavy workload demands.

Benefits include:

• Transparency, fairness, and equity.
• Rewarding alignment to our values.
• Flexible ways of working through remote and hybrid options.
• Health and wellness support—dental, healthcare, and wellness.
• Support for all you are and your diversity and inclusion commitment.
• Structured professional and personal training, mentoring, and development programs.
• International and cross‑function exposure.
• Opportunities to give back through pro bono and community engagement.
• Retirement planning, insurance and assurance support.

Eversheds Sutherland is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, fostering diversity of thought and collaboration to meet client goals. We support flexible working arrangements and promote equality and inclusion across the firm.

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