Contracts of Employment

A clear, well-drafted contract is one of the best ways to protect your business and support your team. We help employers get their employment terms right from day one, in line with the Employment Rights Act 1996. From written particulars to post-termination restrictions, we’ll make sure your contracts are compliant, enforceable and tailored to how your business runs.

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Contracts of Employment

Bespoke contracts of employment

We create contracts aligned with your operations, risk profile, and culture. These include permanent, fixed-term, part-time, zero-hours, apprenticeships, senior roles, and more.

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Contract reviews and updates

We check your current terms, highlight risks and help you stay compliant with the latest legal requirements, including written particulars from day one.

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Ancillary documents and restrictive covenants

Drafting of policies, handbooks, confidentiality agreements, and post-termination restrictions that are enforceable, proportionate, and tailored to protect your legitimate business interests.

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TUPE and post-transaction health checks

We review inherited contract terms after mergers, acquisitions, or TUPE transfers to harmonise documentation lawfully and maintain workforce continuity.

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Varying contractual terms lawfully

We support you through changes, with consultation, consideration and consent, minimising constructive dismissal and unlawful deduction risks.

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Dispute resolution and tribunal representation

If a contract issue arises, we’ll resolve it quickly by handling breach of contract issues, pay, bonus and notice disputes, and negotiate settlements. If needed, we’ll also represent you at Employment Tribunal claims.

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Questions we’re often asked

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When do we need to provide written particulars?

On or before the employee’s first day.

Can we change contract terms without consent?

Not usually. Consult, seek agreement, provide consideration, or rely on valid variation clauses.

Are restrictive covenants enforceable?

Yes, if reasonable in scope, duration and geography, protecting legitimate interests.

What if we fail to provide particulars?

Potential Tribunal claims and increased compensation where other claims succeed.

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Georgia was incredibly helpful throughout the process of reaching a settlement with a previous employer. Georgia took the time to understand my personal situation and provided clear, considerate, and professional guidance at every stage. Her support made a complex process much easier to navigate, and I felt reassured knowing I was in capable hands.

Employment Client

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Chris is a great listener, clear communicator and, in my opinion, a genuinely good, kind human being. I have no hesitation in recommending Blacks in Leeds for any legal matters you may have; you'll be in good hands.

Employment Client

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I have dealt with Chris Allen recently concerning some rather upsetting and extremely delicate matters. Chris and the team have proved to be reassuring, down to earth and absolute consummate professionals.

Employment Client

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Blacks helped us think beyond the sessions by supporting us to consider how the legislative changes translate into day to day behaviours and what this means for our culture in anticipation for our policy to be launched. This has supported follow on training delivery internally surrounding misogyny, misogynoir and trans-misogyny.

Employment Training Client

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We had an excellent experience working with Blacks. From the moment we reached out to request training, they responded quickly and took the time to meet with us early on to understand our needs and the wider organisational context. They were patient and flexible as we worked through our planning.

Employment Training Client

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Ellie was absolutely amazing through the whole process. She made me feel at ease and was very efficient at replying to my emails and queries. I would also like to say a thank you to Jemma who was the first one I engaged with and made me feel comfortable and less anxious.

Employment Client

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I worked with Tom during a very stressful and time-sensitive settlement, and I’m genuinely so grateful for his support. From the start, he was calm, practical and incredibly thorough, which made a huge difference at a point when everything felt overwhelming.

Employment Client

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The service was 11 out of 10! Ellie kept me on the straight and narrow. She navigated the legal side and the emotional side incredibly well. She advised me brilliantly and I couldn’t be happier with that

Employment Client

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Euan Lawrence helped me with a HR issue with a former employee, and I was extremely impressed by his professionalism and the clarity of his advice in translating complex legal ease for the less legally minded individuals such as myself – I would fully recommend.

Employment Client

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Outstanding service from start to finish. The team’s work rate, speed of response, and legal knowledge were second to none. They consistently went above and beyond to get things done efficiently and with care. Special thanks to Richard P and Pete K for their exceptional support – true professionals!

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Managing Partner

Ellie Broadhurst

Associate Solicitor

Jemma Fieldsend

Georgia Jeonney

Partner and Head of Employment

Graduate Solicitor Apprentice

Partner and Head of Employment

Anna Schiavetta

Senior Associate Solicitor

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