Employment Solicitor PQE

Job Description

Our client is a modern and progressive multi‑office law firm and is also part of a Fortune 500 global listed company. We currently have a new role for an Associate or Senior Associate Solicitor in the Manchester office working on a hybrid basis supporting both conscientious and non‑contentious employment law cases on behalf of the firm's SME and large national / international businesses.

You'll be joining a growing Legal 500‑recognised team spanning several offices.

• Advising on ACAS early conciliation, prospects, HR issues, and grievance/disciplinary procedures
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, handbooks, and settlement agreements
• Managing Employment Tribunal and EAT claims, from instruction to hearing on behalf of defendants / respondents
• Conducting advocacy (where appropriate), case management, witness statements, and client briefings
• Delivering training, legal updates, and contributing to cross‑team knowledge sharing
• Building and nurturing strong client relationships

• Strong experience in both contentious and non‑contentious employment law
• 5 PQE experience
• Current Practising Certificate as a solicitor or barrister in the UK
• Excellent communication, drafting and analytical skills
• Confidence in client‑facing roles, with strong commercial awareness
• Ability to manage a busy caseload with independence and efficiency
• Commitment to CPD, teamwork and continuous improvement

Salary to £65k plus 10% bonus plus fantastic benefits package.

If you'd like to know more then please get in touch or submit your CV.