Employment Solicitor | NQ - 5 PQE | Legal 500 Ranked Firm | Manchester This highly ranked Legal 500 heavyweight, backed by international investment, has been established in the Manchester market for over 50 years. With a track record of attracting lawyers from leading national and international practices, the firm boasts a client base that consistently punches above its size. Due to continued growth, the firm is now looking to expand Employment team in central Manchester. This presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking exposure to complex and high quality, predominately respondent based clients. The Firm This multi service practice is recognised for its strength in big ticket commercial, corporate and real estate matters, alongside a strong private client offering focused on high net worth individuals. Many of the firm's longstanding client relationships stem directly from the partnership, creating a loyal and well established client base. An excellent internal referral network ensures collaboration across departments, resulting in a joined up service that is increasingly rare in the modern legal market. As part of a wider global network of law firms, the practice benefits from strong financial backing and international reach, while retaining its local heritage and close knit culture. This balance has created a dynamic and ambitious environment that continues to attract lawyers from leading regional and international firms who are looking to make a tangible impact. The Role This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Solicitor to join a leading employment department and to work directly alongside the Managing Partner. The team has strong expertise across contentious & non-contentious Employment Law ranging from TUPE matters, tribunal work, employment contracts, discrimination cases and much more. Due to the firms heavy hitting corporate & commercial client base, the department attracts predominately respondent based clients which span a variety of sectors i.e. retail, sports, leisure, financial services and more. In this role you will be working directly alongside the managing partner giving you no better platform to learn and develop from. You will be provided access to a high net worth, complex client base giving you hands on experience which will put you ahead of your PQE. Requirements You will be a qualified Solicitor NQ -5 PQE You will have experience in Employment Law, across both contentious & non-contentious matters You will be motivated to handle high quality and technically strong work What is on Offer The opportunity to work alongside lawyers with strong national and international pedigrees A Legal 500 ranked department with a growing reputation in Employment law High quality and complex work that exceeds the typical expectations of a firm of this size The chance to work alongside the managing partner of the firm putting you at the forefront of the practice This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established Manchester practice with a strong client base in Employment Law.