Employment Senior Solicitor – Weightmans
Our market‑leading Employment, Pensions and Immigration team is seeking an experienced employment lawyer to work primarily with our healthcare clients. The role is based at our Manchester office, which currently consists of three Partners, two Principal Associates, one Associate and a Trainee. The team is highly ranked in Legal Directories and has ambitions to grow further.
Responsibilities
* Advising clients on the full range of employment law issues, including redundancy, disciplinary matters, grievances, whistleblowing, discrimination and detriment claims.
* Defending Employment Tribunal claims, including drafting defences, bundles, witness statements and merits reports.
* Advising in relation to change projects, changing terms and conditions and consultation requirements.
* Providing industrial relations advice.
* Assisting other team members with their caseloads as appropriate.
* Drafting articles and legal updates.
* Supporting business development initiatives, including training and networking.
* Working in accordance with client and internal SLAs and Weightmans’ values and procedures.
* Contributing to the setting of team financial and utilisation targets.
This list is not exhaustive; you will have other duties and responsibilities that fall within the remit of the role.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Legal
Industry: Law Practice
Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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