At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise clients on employment law and handle casework in a supportive team.
- Company: Dynamic law firm in Greater Manchester with a focus on collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing mentoring, and genuine career progression.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace that values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in employment law while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: At least 12 months' experience in employment law and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.
Employment Lawyer – Greater Manchester
Full‑time position offering a salary up to £45,000 dependent on experience.
The role involves advising employer clients on a broad mix of contentious and non‑contentious employment matters, and the successful candidate will work alongside experienced specialists, handling casework and developing technical expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Support fee earners on a broad range of contentious and non‑contentious employment matters.
- Prepare for and attend Employment Tribunal hearings.
- Undertake legal research to support case strategy and ongoing matters.
- Prepare hearing bundles, disclosure documents and case papers.
- Liaise with clients, counsel and other professionals to ensure an excellent standard of client service.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver practical, commercial advice to employer clients.
- Candidate Profile
- At least 12 months' experience within employment law.
- Solid understanding of both contentious and non‑contentious employment matters.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Confidence building relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Proactive approach with a genuine enthusiasm for developing a career in employment law.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a supportive team.
Benefits and Development
Enjoy working within a collaborative team on high-quality employment matters, with regular client contact, ongoing mentoring and exposure to a varied and interesting workload.
The firm is committed to developing its people and providing genuine career progression.
Equal Opportunities
We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
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