Employment Associate 2-5PQE

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 54.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid & flexible working

Excellent benefits package

Zusammenfassung

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment, on behalf of a leading national law firm, seeks an ambitious Employment Associate to join its Manchester team. The role offers high-quality employer-side employment work across contentious and non-contentious matters, with a £60,000+ salary depending on experience and a clear progression pathway.

You will work alongside respected employment specialists advising SMEs to large organisations, with hybrid and flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive

Qualifikationen

• Between 2 and 5 years' PQE in employment law.
• Experience handling a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Strong technical skills and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and client management abilities.
• Ambitious and keen to develop your career within a leading firm.

Aufgaben

• Employment Tribunal litigation and day-to-day contentious matters.
• Disciplinary, grievance and workplace investigations.
• Redundancy and restructuring projects.
• TUPE advice and support on corporate transactions.
• Drafting and negotiating employment contracts, policies and settlement agreements.
• Advising on senior exits, restrictive covenants and employment status matters.
• Providing strategic employment law support to a diverse employer client base.

Kenntnisse

Employment law

Contentious & non-contentious

Client management

Ausbildung

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Jobbeschreibung

Employment Associate (2–5 PQE) | Manchester | £60,000+ + Excellent Benefits

Are you an Employment Solicitor looking to take the next step with a highly regarded national practice? We are working with a leading law firm that is looking to appoint an ambitious Employment Associate to join its growing Manchester team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside highly respected employment specialists, advising a broad range of clients on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. The team is known for delivering pragmatic, commercial advice to employers ranging from SMEs and owner-managed businesses through to large national and international organisations.

The Opportunity

• Employment Tribunal litigation and day-to-day contentious matters
• Complex disciplinary, grievance and workplace investigation issues
• Redundancy and restructuring projects
• TUPE advice and support on corporate transactions
• Drafting and negotiating employment contracts, policies and settlement agreements
• Advising on senior exits, restrictive covenants and employment status matters
• Providing strategic employment law support to a diverse employer client base across a range of sectors

You’ll have the opportunity to build strong client relationships, take ownership of your own matters and work closely with senior lawyers on more complex and high-profile instructions.

What's on Offer?

• £60,000+ salary depending on experience
• High-quality employer-side employment work
• Strong mix of contentious and advisory matters
• Established Manchester team with an excellent reputation
• Clear progression pathway and genuine career development opportunities
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Comprehensive benefits package

About You

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• Between 2 and 5 years' PQE in employment law
• Experience handling a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Strong technical skills and commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and client management abilities
• Ambitious and keen to develop your career within a leading firm

This role would suit an employment lawyer looking to join a collaborative and supportive team where they can continue to develop their expertise while working on quality employment matters for an impressive client base.