Employment Solicitor (Associate / Senior Associate)

Associate / Senior Associate – Employment

Manchester City Centre | Hybrid Working

£40,000–£70,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

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

You will play a key role within a busy and growing Employment practice, handling a varied caseload whilst also supporting wider team growth, client development and mentoring junior lawyers.

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 xwzovoh 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.