Associate Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment is seeking an Employment Associate for a Top 10 international firm in Manchester. The role offers exposure to complex matters across multiple jurisdictions and a collaboration across a global network.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years PQE in a leading employment department and will handle a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious matters, including TUPE, contracts, and dismissals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE as an Employment Associate, trained and experienced in a leading employment department.
• Experience handling a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Experience with TUPE, employment contracts, dismissals, discrimination or tribunal work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Advisory work for employers on the respondent side, including TUPE, contracts, dismissals and restructurings.
• Collaborate with senior partners across the firm’s global network on cross-border matters.

Skills

Employment law

TUPE knowledge

Job description

Employment Associate | 3+ Years PQE | Top 10 International Firm | Manchester

An opportunity for an ambitious Employment Associate to join an elite heavy hitting, globally connected team at a Top 10 international firm in Manchester, working on complex, high profile matters with a cross border dimension.

The Firm

Over the past 25 years this firm has evolved into a global powerhouse and one of the most formidable commercial law firms in the world, ranked Tier 1 across the majority of its practice areas. Renowned for its involvement in billion dollar deals and landmark cases for some of the most influential corporations and financial institutions on the planet, it operates from 50+ offices spanning Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

The client roster features heavily in the FTSE 100, US Fortune 100 and FTSE mid 250, alongside panel appointments across major banks and financial institutions.

Quality is the driving force behind the firm, with the senior partnership continuing to invest significantly in training, infrastructure and resources to ensure the very best lawyers represent its clients. For those looking to reach the top of the legal profession, the strength and depth to take you there is firmly in place.

The Role

You will join a heavy hitting Employment team handling a broad mix of contentious and non contentious matters, mostly for employers on the respondent side, including TUPE, employment contracts, advisory work, dismissals, terminations, discrimination, tribunal representation, redundancies and corporate restructuring.

The work regularly spans multiple jurisdictions, offering genuine exposure to international employment matters for someone with an appetite for complex and challenging instructions.

Working alongside senior partners in Manchester and colleagues across the firm's global network, you will be part of a dedicated team that is genuinely enthusiastic about delivering for its clients, with a strong pipeline of exciting work.

The Ideal Candidate

• Employment Associate with 3+ years PQE, trained and experienced in a leading employment department