Employment Associate

Interlink Talent Solutions; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Interlink Recruitment, a market-leading Northwest law firm, seeks a qualified Employment Solicitor to join its collaborative Employment team. You will manage a varied caseload focused on Respondent work, advising clients across a broad range of matters, and support business development opportunities.

Hybrid working is offered with a maximum of 1,200 chargeable hours per year, plus an employee bonus scheme and annual pay reviews.

Qualifications

• Qualified Associate/Senior Associate Solicitor with 5-10 years' PQE in employment law or a commercial law background.
• Experience advising business owners, senior managers and HR teams on day-to-day employment matters.
• Proven experience handling Employment Tribunal matters for Respondents and supporting corporate transactions.
• Strong client focus with excellent written/verbal communication and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while collaborating within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload with clear, commercially focused advice.
• Liaise with clients, Counsel, experts and others, including court/tribunal hearings.
• Supervise junior team members and support senior fee earners.
• Ensure progress aligns with compliance and deadlines.
• Contribute to client development, team targets and firm success.

Skills

Respondent work

Client advisory

Team collaboration

Independent caseload management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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.