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We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented Lawyer to join our hugely successful Employment team in Manchester as an Associate.

We’re seeking those with experience in equality/discrimination and employment tribunals. We would like those who are extremely proficient within Employment law and have the ability to manage client meetings and lead complex negotiations. It is vital to have experience within redundancy and restructure, employment terminations and TUPE agreements.

Key responsibilities:

• Advise on discrimination, redundancy and contracts, including reviewing and drafting contracts.
• Advise on matters such as discrimination, redundancy and contracts; review and draft contracts as needed.
• Negotiate settlements and support clients through their cases.
• Manage your own caseload and provide top-class legal advice where required.
• Supervision and/or line management experience with a commercial focus on chargeable hours and billing.

What we offer in return:

• Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the office (must live a reasonable distance to commute).
• 35 hours per week – Monday to Friday.
• 25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays, with buy and sell of annual leave up to 5 days.
• Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App with health checks, Digital GP, mental health support, 2nd medical opinions and more.
• Employee Assistance Programme with free webinars and counselling.
• Group Income Protection for long-term illness or injury.
• Health and wellbeing programmes, including gym discounts and private medical insurance.
• Life Assurance cover and a Benefits Hub with discounts across services.
• Free legal help and discounted lawyer-led legal services.

Your Professional Development

We will support and encourage your career development with an award-winning law firm. We run courses across offices and continuously update our learning offerings. We provide funding for professional qualifications, external training, and access to internal learning resources.

Our Values

We strive to recruit the best people and uphold the highest legal standards. We hire people who can challenge, remove roadblocks and deliver outstanding customer service. The S+G Way guides how we work, including:

• We do what we say we will
• We don’t wait; we create
• We own it; we sort it
• We respect and encourage each other
• We make time to live

The S+G Way defines behaviours our colleagues and customers care about. For further information, please contact SL.Baylis@slatergordon.uk

Please note: Vacancies may close prior to the expiry date displayed, subject to application volume.

How to apply: follow the application process on this page.