Employment Managing Associate (Solicitor) in Manchester

Employment Managing Associate – Up to £90,000 salary

We are partnering with a highly regarded National commercial law firm to recruit a Managing Associate (Employment) for their Manchester office. This is an exciting opportunity to join a top tier Legal 500 Employment team, led by a highly respected practitioner with over 20 years’ experience.

The opportunity:

You’ll work closely with a diverse client base, advising on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. The role offers high-quality work, genuine responsibility, and the chance to contribute to the growth and success of a supportive, collaborative team.

Key responsibilities:

• Advising on all aspects of employment law, including discrimination, whistleblowing, grievance and disciplinary issues, dismissals, redundancy, TUPE and tribunal claims
• Drafting contracts, policies, and other employment documentation
• Providing transactional support to corporate colleagues
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supervising junior lawyers and contributing to business development initiatives

About you:

• Qualified Employment Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE
• Experience across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Strong client-handling and business development skills
• A team player with the confidence to take on responsibility and deliver at a high standard

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone. There is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Oliver Hines (Retained Consultant)

Email: Oliver.hines@williamjamesrecruitment.com