Slater & Gordon are currently recruiting for a talented Lawyer to join us as a Principal Lawyer in Manchester. Our Employment team advises on a wide variety of issues and disputes, including unfair dismissal, settlement agreements and contract reviews, along with redundancy, whistleblowing and breach of contract. We act for employees and senior executives, however, we are also extremely well known for our work with trade unions, with Legal 500 Hall of Fame leader Edward Cooper heading up our OMS (organisation and member services) team. We are looking for those with a robust knowledge of Employment law, with experience of managing a team and working to drive it forward. Ideally, we would also like those who have a background of or knowledge within trade union employment law. We are also seeking those who have worked on complex cases, whilst also being able to seek out and develop new client relationships alongside working to grow and build the team through developing our junior members of the team. What we offer in return: We offer a flexible agile working environment, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days, pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection insurance. The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award- winning law firm. Slater and Gordon are a leading consumer law firm, and our mission is to give people easier access to world class legal services. We are a legal services business powered by technology and led by people that support customers in every step of their case. At Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) we are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation. So, we're building a culture where difference is valued. Our culture motivates our employees to give their full selves to the job and invest in the company's future. If you have got the talent, ambition and focus and are looking for a stimulating and rewarding career please contact Steven Baylis at SL.Baylisslatergordon.uk Please Note - Vacancies may closed prior to the expiry date displayed, subject to volume of applications received.