Employment Solicitor

Job Title:
Employment SolicitorLocation:
ManchesterTop-Tier Legal 500 Law FirmThe FirmWe are a highly regarded Legal 500 firm with a long-established reputation for excellence. Our Manchester office is a key hub within the firm and continues to grow, advising a diverse client base ranging from FTSE-listed companies and national employers to senior executives and high-net-worth individuals.

The Employment team is recognised for delivering commercially focused, pragmatic advice on complex and high-value matters.

The RoleAn opportunity has arisen for a talented Employment Solicitor to join our top-tier Employment team in Manchester. You will work closely with a Partners on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, with early exposure to high-quality work and direct client contact.

This role offers genuine career progression within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising employers and senior individuals on a full range of employment law matters
• Managing contentious matters including Employment Tribunal claims and litigation
• Drafting and advising on contracts of employment, service agreements, policies and procedures
• Advising on disciplinary, grievance, redundancy and restructuring processes
• Supporting on complex advisory work such as TUPE, corporate transactions and reorganisations
• Negotiating settlement agreements
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Contributing to business development and profile-raising activities

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• Ideally 2-6 years' PQE in employment law (flexible depending on experience)
• Strong technical knowledge of both contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Experience gained at a reputable regional, national or City firm
• Excellent drafting, communication and client-handling skills
• Commercially aware with a practical, solutions-focused approach
• Ambitious, motivated and keen to progress within a leading practice

What's on Offer

• High-quality work within a Legal 500-recognised Employment team
• Clear and structured career progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive and inclusive culture with a strong focus on development
• Hybrid working and genuine work-life balance