Job Description
Job Title: Employment Solicitor
Location: Manchester
Experience Level: 5–7 Years PQE
Leading Legal 500 Firm
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Solicitor (5–7 PQE) to join the highly regarded Employment team at a leading independent commercial law firm based in the heart of Manchester.
The firm is well known for advising entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, corporates and high-net-worth individuals, providing commercially focused legal services across a full range of practice areas. Its Employment team is recognised in Legal 500 for delivering pragmatic, strategic advice across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
Due to continued growth and success, the firm is looking to recruit an experienced employment lawyer to join its expanding and well-respected team.
Key Responsibilities
You will work on a varied and high-quality caseload including:
* Employment Tribunal litigation (including whistleblowing, discrimination and unfair dismissal claims)
* Senior executive appointments and exits
* Restrictive covenants and confidential information disputes
* Restructures, redundancies and TUPE matters
* Settlement agreements and advisory work for HR teams and senior leadership
* Urgent injunction applications
You will also have the opportunity to build strong client relationships, mentor junior colleagues and contribute to business development, supported by a dedicated marketing team.
The Team & Culture
You will be joining a collaborative and supportive employment team led by an experienced Head of Department, working alongside recognised employment specialists within a firm that values teamwork, approachability and high-quality client service.
The firm also has access to a trusted international legal network, allowing it to support clients on cross-border employment matters when required.
What We’re Looking For
* 5–7 years’ PQE in employment law
* Experience managing your own employment caseload across contentious and non-contentious matters
* Strong drafting and advisory skills
* Employment Tribunal experience (advocacy experience advantageous but not essential)
* Confidence supervising junior colleagues and delegating effectively
* Strong commercial awareness and an interest in developing client relationships
What’s on Offer
* High-quality, varied employment work
* Direct client access and genuine responsibility
* Mentoring from experienced partners and clear progression opportunities
* Hybrid working and a collaborative working culture
Benefits include:
* 25 days’ annual leave + birthday leave
* Annual bonus scheme
* Holiday buy/sell scheme
* Flexible pension scheme
* Electric vehicle scheme
* Enhanced family leave policies
* Employee health plan and counselling support
* Life assurance and income protection
* Travel season ticket loan
* Office gym membership
* Training and development opportunities
* Volunteering and community engagement opportunities
* A thriving social scene