Employment Associate

Interlink Talent Solutions; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Annual pay reviews

Medicash health plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Interlink Recruitment is working with a market-leading Northwest law firm to recruit a qualified Employment Solicitor to its Employment team in Manchester. You will manage a varied caseload, primarily Respondent work, advising clients across a broad range of employment matters.

The role offers hybrid working and opportunities for progression, with a focus on client service and business development. 5-10 years PQE preferred; strong drafting, tribunal experience, and client relationship skills are

Qualifications

• Qualified Associate/Senior Associate with 5-10 years' PQE.
• Strong background in Respondent/business client work.
• Experience advising business owners, senior managers and HR teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload, providing clear, timely and commercially focused advice.
• Liaise with clients, Counsel, experts and other parties, including attending hearings.
• Work collaboratively on complex matters, supervising junior team members.
• Ensure matters progress efficiently and in line with deadlines.
• Contribute to client development and firm targets.

Skills

Respondent work

Contract drafting

Client relationship

Tribunal experience

Team leadership

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

I am working with a market-leading Northwest law firm, renowned for its strong client service and people-focused culture, to recruit a qualified Employment Solicitor to join its collaborative Employment team. The role will involve managing a varied caseload, primarily consisting of Respondent work, advising clients across a broad range of employment matters, and supporting the development of new business opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload, providing clear, timely and commercially focused advice to clients.
• Liaise with clients, Counsel, experts and other parties, including attending Court and Tribunal hearings where required.
• Work collaboratively on complex matters, supporting senior fee earners and delegating and supervising work for junior team members.
• Ensure matters are progressed efficiently and in line with compliance requirements and relevant Court/Tribunal deadlines.
• Contribute to client development, team targets and the wider success of the firm through collaboration and sharing expertise.

Requirements:

• Qualified Associate/Senior Associate Solicitor with 5-10 years' PQE, ideally with experience in a commercial law firm and a strong background in Respondent/business client work.
• Experience advising business owners, senior managers and HR teams on day-to-day employment matters, including drafting and reviewing contracts, handbooks and senior-level agreements.
• Proven experience managing Employment Tribunal matters through to conclusion, ideally acting for Respondents, alongside experience supporting corporate transactions.
• Strong clients focus with excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to build effective client relationships.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload independently while working collaboratively within a team, using initiative and maintaining high standards of service.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working and a commitment to a maximum of 1,200 chargeable hours per year.
• Employee bonus scheme and annual pay reviews, with a biannual promotion and salary uplift process.
• Health and wellbeing support, including a Medicash health benefits cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.