Employment Associate Solicitor

Think Legal Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A top 50 law firm in Manchester seeks an Associate Solicitor specializing in Employment law. This role involves advising employers, working on both contentious and non-contentious matters, and participating in business development activities. The firm values inclusivity and offers a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wide range of benefits

Inclusive culture

Supportive working environment

Consideration for flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Solicitor with 2-4 years' PQE and experience in employment law.
• Clear enthusiasm for employment law and excellent drafting skills.
• Ability to take the lead on Employment Tribunal matters with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and promoting the Manchester employment practice.
• Advise employers on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Engage in business development activities.

Skills

Enthusiasm for employment law

Drafting skills

Presentational skills

Leadership on Employment Tribunal matters

Client training skills

IT skills

Marketing skills

Business development skills

Education

2 - 4 years’ PQE in reputable firm

Job description

Associate Solicitor - Employment

Are you looking for your next opportunity in Employment law?A leading law firm has an exciting opportunity to join their team in Manchester.

The Role

We are seeking an employment law solicitor to join theEmployment team of this top 50 law firm, based in Manchester. The role involves working for employers in the commercial and education sectors, closely collaborating with senior team members. You will assist in developing and promoting the Manchester employment practice, advising employers on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, and engaging in business development activities.

The Person

• 2 - 4 years’ PQE, with experience in a reputable firm with a substantive employment law practice.

The Skills

• Clear enthusiasm for employment law
• Excellent drafting and presentational skills
• Ability to take the lead on Employment Tribunal matters and run matters with supervision
• Keen interest in developing client training skills
• High level of IT skills, along with marketing and business development skills

The Benefits

On offer is a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. Above all the firm is very inclusive and focussed on its people and so the culture is a huge positive and sell of the firm.

About the Firm

Join a top 50 UK law firm that values its people and is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment. Theyare happy to consider flexible working arrangements and strive to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm.

If you are an employment lawyer looking for a supportive and nurturing work environment alongside great work and significant scope for professional development and interest in finding out more, get in touch with Paul Warburton- [e-mail]