Employment Solicitor/Associate

Manchester Permanent £64,000 - £68,000 per year View Job Description
This Employment Solicitor/Associate role in Manchester is all about providing expert legal advice and support to clients in employment-related matters. You'll be helping businesses and individuals navigate complex legal situations, ensuring they get the best possible outcomes.
  • Join a well known Legal 500 firm in Manchester
  • Competitive salary and package

About Our Client

Our client is a well known Legal 500 firm based in Manchester city centre, they have a brilliant reputation for culture and can offer brilliant work combined with a work life balance

Job Description

As an Employment Solicitor/Associate you will

  • Work on employment matters end-to-end across contentious and noncontentious streams, including tribunals, settlement agreement advice, restructures and TUPE.
  • Be a day-to-day strategic adviser to HR leaders and boards, delivering practical, solutions led advice through our large and growing retainer practice.
  • Mentor juniors/trainees and contribute to know-how, training and client updates - within a team that invests in learning.
  • Engage in business development with tangible support from our marketing team (thought leadership, rankings and events).

The Successful Applicant

A successful Employment Solicitor/Associate should have between 5-7 PQE as well as

  • A solid track record of managing your own employment caseload and drafting. Whilst not essential, previous experience of advocacy work would be welcome.
  • Confidence in supervising less experienced colleagues and in delegating effectively within a busy team environment.
  • A clear, commercial communication style and appetite for client development aligned to our business strategy.

What's on Offer

  • Salary between £64,000 and £68,000, dependent on the level of experience.
  • Hybrid working arrangements for flexibility.
  • Bonus scheme to reward performance.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
Jennifer Lees
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7105989
Phone number
+44 161 829 0469

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Employment / Pensions / Immigration
Sector
Business Services
Where
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jennifer Lees
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0469
Job reference
JN-092026-7105989