Senior Employment Associate

Senior Employment Associate

Manchester Full-Time No home office possible
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Job Description

Senior Employment Associate – Hybrid | £60,000 – £76,000 | Permanent A leading UK law firm is seeking a talented Senior Associate to join its growing Employment Law team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced employment solicitor to take on a high-calibre caseload while enjoying a flexible, supportive working environment. The Opportunity You’ll play a key role in advising a broad range of clients across both the public and private sectors. The work is varied and engaging, covering all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law, including:
  • Employment tribunals and dispute resolution
  • Discrimination and whistleblowing claims
  • TUPE, restructures and redundancy
  • Day-to-day HR advisory and strategy
  • Drafting employment contracts, policies, and agreements

What You'll Bring

  • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales, ideally with 6+ years’ PQE
  • Strong technical expertise in employment law, especially tribunal and discrimination matters
  • Experience supervising junior team members or mentoring trainees
  • Commercial acumen with a practical, client-focused approach
  • Confident communicator with excellent drafting and negotiation skills

Why Join This Firm?

  • Hybrid working: 2 days from home, 3 in the office
  • Supportive culture: Collaborative, inclusive team where development is encouraged
  • Career growth: Clear progression with the autonomy to shape your path
  • Modern offices: Comfortable working environment and strong tech support
  • Competitive salary: £62,000 – £76,000 depending on experience

If you’re looking for a career-defining next step within a high-performing, people-first Employment team – this could be it. Apply now to find out more.

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Contact Detail:

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Recruiting Team

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