Employment Solicitor

In Cork; Manchester, Exeter, Greater London, City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Employment Associate to join their expanding team. The role offers the chance to work on high-profile Employment Tribunal claims and advise on various employment matters. Candidates should be qualified Solicitors with over one year of PQE in Employment law and have strong communication skills. This position also offers excellent career progression with hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 1+ years PQE in Employment law.
• Experience acting for employers on a broad range of issues.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Defend Employment Tribunal claims for high-profile clients.
• Advise on disciplinaries, grievances, redundancies, and restructures.
• Support corporate deals, TUPE matters, and outsourcing arrangements.
• Draft employment contracts, settlement agreements, and policies.
• Build relationships with major employers across sectors.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor

Communication skills

Business development interest

Job description

Job Description

The Role

Employment Associate – Manchester City Centre - Up to £80,000

I’m working with a highly regarded, award-winning national law firm that is looking to expand its Employment team in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to join a Chambers & Legal 500 ranked team with a strong reputation across the UK.

As part of this growing team, you’ll work on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including:

• Defending Employment Tribunal claims for high-profile clients
• Advising on disciplinaries, grievances, redundancies, and restructures
• Supporting corporate deals, TUPE matters, and outsourcing arrangements
• Drafting employment contracts, settlement agreements, and policies
• Building strong relationships with major employers in retail, financial services, and the public sector

What’s on Offer

• Join a nationally recognised Employment practice with a supportive and collaborative culture
• Work alongside respected leaders in the field
• Excellent career progression opportunities, with partnership potential discussed early for the right candidates
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with 1+ years PQE in Employment law
• Experience acting for employers/respondents on a broad range of issues
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders
• Interest in business development and client relationship management

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone. There is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Oliver Hines (Retained Consultant)