Senior Employment Lawyer (Hybrid) – Growth & Impact

Markel Corporation; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Employment Law team. The role involves providing expert legal services to clients, handling employment disputes, and conducting hearings in Employment Tribunals. Key qualifications include a Practising Certificate in the UK, experience in contentious work, and strong customer care skills. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including a competitive salary, annual bonus, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme

Private medical and dental cover

Income protection

Travel insurance cover

Qualifications

• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal services on employment law issues.
• Conduct proceedings in the Employment Tribunal.
• Draft employment documents including contracts and policies.

Skills

Contentious legal work

Customer care skills

Document drafting

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Practising Certificate as a solicitor/barrister in the UK

Job description

A leading insurance firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Employment Law team. The role involves providing expert legal services to clients, handling employment disputes, and conducting hearings in Employment Tribunals. Key qualifications include a Practising Certificate in the UK, experience in contentious work, and strong customer care skills. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including a competitive salary, annual bonus, and opportunities for professional development.