Associate / Senior Associate – Employment
Manchester City Centre | Hybrid Working
A highly regarded national law firm is continuing to invest heavily into its Manchester office and is now looking to appoint Associate & Senior Associates into its growing Employment team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer looking to join a modern, commercially minded firm that offers genuinely high-quality work, strong client exposure and a notably more collaborative culture than many traditional private practice environments.
The team advises a broad range of insurer, corporate and business clients across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters and has developed an excellent reputation within the market for its technical capability and client service.
The Opportunity
The role will include:
* Advising on a broad mix of contentious and advisory employment matters
* Managing Employment Tribunal matters from inception through to hearing
* Advising on disciplinary, grievance and day-to-day HR issues
* Drafting and reviewing contracts, policies and settlement agreements
* Advising on TUPE, restructuring and collective consultation matters
* Managing ACAS early conciliation and settlement negotiations
* Drafting pleadings, witness statements and tribunal documentation
* Working closely with clients and developing long-term relationships
* Supporting business development initiatives and wider team growth
* Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team
About You
* Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales)
* Strong experience across both contentious and non-contentious employment law
* Confident handling Employment Tribunal litigation autonomously
* Commercial and solutions-focused in your approach
* Strong communication and drafting skills
* Comfortable working directly with clients and building relationships
* Keen to contribute to a collaborative and supportive team culture
What’s on Offer
* Salary of c£40,000–£65,000 plus bonus
* Hybrid working (typically 3–4 days in the office)
* High-quality and varied work with excellent client exposure
* Clear progression opportunities within a growing team
* Supportive, flexible and modern working culture
* Strong benefits package and long-term career stability
This opportunity is likely to suit an employment lawyer currently within a regional, national or international firm who may be open to exploring a platform offering quality work without some of the hierarchy and politics often associated with more traditional environments.
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