Job Title: Employment Solicitor (2-6 PQE) Location: Greater Manchester Salary - Dependent on experience level Legal 500 Law Firm We are delighted to be recruiting for a talented Employment Solicitor to join our clients highly regarded team in Manchester City Centre. Recognised in the Legal 500 for our clients has outstanding expertise and offers a dynamic, supportive environment where you can truly develop your career. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a prestigious client base across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters The day-to-day duties of the Employment Solicitor position will include: Managing multi-day Employment Litigation cases for SMES, Companies Dealing with Employment Tribunals and High Court Litigation work. Drafting and advising on contracts of employment and HR policies and procedures. Advising on employment status and types of working arrangements. Managing employee relationship cases including advising on discipline and performance management, sickness absence, grievances, whistleblowing, and discrimination. Providing advice to clients on TUPE transfers including when does TUPE apply, obligations to inform and consult, and changing terms of employment. Advising clients on termination of employment including redundancies, business reorganisation and settlement agreements. The Ideal Candidate: Prepare court papers where necessary interviewing witnesses/taking statements/instructing barristers etc. Ensure effective completion of administrative tasks particularly maintaining accurate, detailed client files and completion of Law Society and other required documentation. Prepare bills for payment and monitor outstanding fees making every effort to ensure prompt payment. Maintain professional knowledge and understanding through training, ensuring completion of the Law Society CPD requirements. Represent the practice in the wider legal/business sphere and seek to identify and build new client relationships. Time record appropriately. Keep up to date on the work conducted by other legal departments to ensure accurate cross selling opportunities. About You: Qualified Solicitor with ideally 2–6 years PQE (however, candidates outside this range will be considered based on experience) Solid technical knowledge and commercial awareness within employment law Exceptional client care skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach Strong communication and teamwork abilities Enthusiasm to grow within a busy, ambitious team Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package Clear and structured career progression opportunities High-quality work from an enviable client base Hybrid working model (office and remote) Collegiate, supportive culture with a genuine emphasis on work-life balance If you would like to apply for the position contact Beth @ Simpson Judge legal today