Employment Solicitor

Employment Solicitor (NQ–3 PQE)

Location: Manchester (with Leeds as a secondary office option)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Sanderson King is delighted to be supporting a well-established and forward-thinking law firm as they expand their employment law team in Manchester. Our client is a growing practice with a clear commitment to client outcomes, legal excellence, and team development.

We’re currently seeking a talented Employment Solicitor (NQ to 3 years PQE) to join their team and play a key role in delivering both contentious and non-contentious advice to a broad portfolio of clients, including some well-known national retail brands.

The Role

You’ll be advising a mix of insurers, insureds, and private clients on day-to-day employment law matters and pre-litigation disputes. Your work will span:

• Handling ACAS early conciliation processes, including negotiation and settlement drafting
• Advising on employment documentation: contracts, handbooks, and settlement agreements
• Guiding clients through disciplinary, grievance, and HR processes
• Managing Employment Tribunal matters from start to finish, including drafting, compliance, and advocacy
• Supporting the delivery of employment law updates, training materials, and knowledge sharing across the wider business

What We’re Looking For

• Between NQ and 3 years post-qualified experience in employment law
• Solid grounding in both contentious and non-contentious matters
• A confident, client-facing manner with strong drafting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters efficiently
• Commercial awareness and a collaborative mindset
• Confidence to attend hearings or brief counsel where appropriate

Why Join This Firm?

• An agile, people-focused culture with a strong sense of purpose and team cohesion
• Career development opportunities in a growing team
• High-quality work for established clients across various sectors
• A focus on impact, not just billable hours

The Package

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus scheme and generous benefits
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), with option to buy/sell leave
• Pension scheme, private medical, life assurance, and additional perks

If you’re an employment solicitor who enjoys variety, client contact, and the chance to grow within a supportive and entrepreneurial environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply in confidence via Sanderson King to find out more.