At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on diverse employment matters and gain hands-on experience.
- Company: A supportive boutique practice in South Manchester with a strong client base.
- Benefits: Direct mentorship, early responsibility, and a clear career progression path.
- Other info: Join a friendly team and enjoy a collaborative work environment.
- Why this job: Accelerate your career with quality work and genuine support from experienced professionals.
- Qualifications: NQ to 1 year PQE with employment law experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you looking for an opportunity to accelerate your Employment Law career in a genuinely supportive and specialist environment? A well-regarded boutique practice in South Manchester is looking to recruit an NQ–1 Year PQE Employment Solicitor to join its growing team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a junior lawyer who wants to develop quickly, gain significant responsibility from the outset and work closely alongside an experienced Employment Partner on a broad range of high-quality matters. Unlike larger firms where progression can be slower, this role offers direct access to senior expertise, hands-on mentoring and a clear path towards managing your own caseload at an early stage in your career.
THE ROLE
- You will advise on a varied mix of both respondent and claimant employment matters, including:
- Employment Tribunal litigation
- Unfair dismissal claims
- Discrimination and whistleblowing matters
- Settlement agreements
- Redundancy and restructuring projects
- Disciplinary and grievance issues
- Employment contracts and workplace policies
- Day-to-day HR and employment law advice
The firm boasts a substantial and longstanding employment client base, ensuring a steady flow of interesting and complex instructions across a wide range of sectors.
ABOUT YOU
- Applications are welcomed from candidates who:
- Are NQ to 1 year PQE
- Have gained employment law experience during training or post-qualification
- Have previous Employment Paralegal experience (highly advantageous)
- Enjoy acting for both employers and employees
- Are ambitious and eager to take on responsibility
- Have strong communication and client-facing skills
- Ideally live in or around South Manchester or Cheshire
WHY APPLY
- Work directly with an experienced Employment Partner
- Exposure to high-quality claimant and respondent matters
- Develop technical and commercial skills quickly
- Early responsibility and client contact
- Fast-track opportunity to manage your own files
- Strong pipeline of work from an established employment client base
- Friendly, collaborative boutique environment
This is an excellent opportunity for a junior Employment Solicitor seeking quality work, genuine mentoring and the chance to build a successful long-term career within a thriving specialist practice.
NQ – 1 Year PQE Employment Solicitor | South Manchester employer: Origin Legal Ltd
Origin Legal Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Milton Keynes. With a strong focus on employee autonomy and professional growth, the firm provides its solicitors with the opportunity to manage diverse caseloads while fostering a collaborative team culture. Joining Origin Legal means being part of a respected firm that values expertise and encourages continuous development in the legal field.
