Job Description
Associate / Senior Associate – Employment Law
\n\nManchester City Centre | Hybrid Working
\n\n£40,000–£70,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
\n\nA highly regarded national law firm is continuing to invest heavily into its Manchester office and is now looking to appoint Associate & Senior Associates into its growing Employment team.
\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer looking to join a modern, commercially minded firm that offers genuinely high-quality work, strong client exposure and a notably more collaborative culture than many traditional private practice environments.
\n\nThe team advises a broad range of insurer, corporate and business clients across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters and has developed an excellent reputation within the market for its technical capability and client service.
\n\n\n\nThe Opportunity
\n\nYou will play a key role within a busy and growing Employment practice, handling a varied caseload whilst also supporting wider team growth, client development and mentoring junior lawyers.
\n\nThe role will include:
\n\n• Advising on a broad mix of contentious and advisory employment matters
\n\n• Managing Employment Tribunal matters from inception through to hearing
\n\n• Advising on disciplinary, grievance and day-to-day HR issues
\n\n• Drafting and reviewing contracts, policies and settlement agreements
\n\n• Advising on TUPE, restructuring and collective consultation matters
\n\n• Managing ACAS early conciliation and settlement negotiations
\n\n• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and tribunal documentation
\n\n• Working closely with clients and developing long-term relationships
\n\n• Supporting business development initiatives and wider team growth
\n\n• Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team
\n\nAbout You
\n\n• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales)
\n\n• Strong experience across both contentious and non-contentious employment law
\n\n• Confident handling Employment Tribunal litigation autonomously
\n\n• Commercial and solutions-focused in your approach
\n\n• Strong communication and drafting skills
\n\n• Comfortable working directly with clients and building relationships
\n\n• Keen to contribute to a collaborative and supportive team culture
\n\nWhat’s on Offer
\n\n• Salary of c£40,000–£65,000 plus bonus
\n\n• Hybrid working (typically 3–4 days in the office)
\n\n• High-quality and varied work with excellent client exposure
\n\n• Clear progression opportunities within a growing team
\n\n• Supportive, flexible and modern working culture
\n\n• Strong benefits package and long-term career stability
\n\nThis opportunity is likely to suit an employment lawyer currently within a regional, national or international firm who may be open to exploring a platform offering quality work without some of the hierarchy and politics often associated with more traditional environments.
