Employment Solicitor

Solicitor - Employment Law
Manchester | Hybrid WorkingCompetitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Are you an Employment Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career with a highly regarded Legal 500 team?

Our client is seeking a talented solicitor to join its established Employment Law team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative and experienced team, advising a diverse range of clients on complex and rewarding employment law matters.

As part of this wider organisationoperating in over 20 countries, you'll benefit from the strength of a global business while enjoying the support, flexibility and culture of a people-focused legal practice.

The Opportunity
You'll join a Legal 500-recognised Employment team that advises SMEs, owner-managed businesses, national organisations and international clients across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.

Working alongside highly experienced colleagues, many with over 15 years' PQE, you'll gain exposure to high-quality work while developing your own expertise and leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities
You'll manage a varied caseload and provide commercially focused advice across a range of employment law matters, including:

Employment Tribunal Litigation

• Managing Employment Tribunal proceedings from inception through to conclusion.
• Reviewing case papers and advising on prospects of success.
• Drafting claims, responses and Employment Appeal Tribunal applications.
• Preparing witness statements and case documentation.
• Briefing and liaising with Counsel.
• Attending hearings where appropriate.
• Keeping clients and stakeholders updated throughout proceedings.

Advisory & HR Support

• Advising insurers, insured clients and private businesses on day-to-day employment law matters.
• Managing ACAS Early Conciliation matters, including settlement negotiations and agreements.
• Providing strategic advice on employee relations issues, grievances and disciplinary processes.
• Drafting and reviewing:
  • Employment contracts
  • Settlement agreements
  • Employee handbooks
  • HR policies and procedures
• Advising on complex projects, including TUPE transfers and collective consultation exercises.

Business Development & Knowledge Sharing

• Delivering employment law training and presentations to clients and colleagues.
• Assisting with legal updates, articles and marketing materials.
• Supporting colleagues across the wider business with employment-related matters.
• Maintaining accurate records, time recording and client billing.

About You

We're keen to hear from Solicitors who can demonstrate:

• Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.
• Strong Employment Tribunal experience.
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills.
• Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to client advice.
• Ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and customer service skills.
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications and legal research tools.
• Degree-level education or equivalent professional qualification.

What's On Offer?

• Hybrid working
• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Dental cover
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Generous pension scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• The opportunity to work within a highly respected Legal 500 team

Apply Now
If you're an ambitious Employment Solicitor looking to join a respected team that offers high-quality work, career development and genuine flexibility then apply today