Overview

Our client is a modern and progressive multi office law firm and is also part of a Fortune 500 global listed company.

We currently have a new role for an Associate or Senior Associate Solicitor in the Manchester office working on a hybrid basis supporting on both conscientious and non-contentious employment law cases on behalf of the firm's SME and large national / international businesses. You’ll be joining a growing legal 500 recognised team spanning several offices.

What you’ll be doing

• You will support clients on a range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, including:
• Advising on ACAS early conciliation, prospects, HR issues, and grievance/disciplinary procedures
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, handbooks, and settlement agreements
• Managing Employment Tribunal and EAT claims, from instruction to hearing on behalf of defendants / respondents
• Conducting advocacy (where appropriate), case management, witness statements, and client briefings
• Delivering training, legal updates, and contributing to cross-team knowledge sharing
• Building and nurturing strong client relationships

To succeed in this role you will have

• Strong experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment law
• 5 PQE experience
• Current Practising Certificate as a solicitor or barrister in the UK
• Excellent communication, drafting and analytical skills
• Confidence in client-facing roles, with strong commercial awareness
• Ability to manage a busy caseload with independence and efficiency
• Commitment to CPD, teamwork and continuous improvement

Salary and benefits

Salary to £65k plus 10% bonus plus fantastic benefits package.

If you’d like to know more then please get in touch or submit your CV.