Employment Lawyer

Medlock Partners; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester is seeking an Employment Associate with 1–4 years of PQE. This role offers exposure to high-quality work and clients. Responsibilities include advising on employment law, managing cases, and representing clients in tribunals. Ideal candidates should have a grounding in UK employment law, confidence in client dealings, and a collaborative mindset. Join a supportive team that values career progression and provides direct access to Partners.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years’ PQE in Employment law.
• Hands-on experience in employment law.
• Ability to manage caseload with partner support.

Responsibilities

• Advising employers and employees on all aspects of employment law.
• Handling discrimination and redundancy matters.
• Drafting contracts and policies.
• Representing clients in Employment Tribunals.
• Negotiating settlement agreements.

Skills

Strong grounding in UK employment law

Confident dealing directly with clients

Commercial mindset

Organised and comfortable managing own matters

Collaborative mindset

Business development interest

Job description

Associate – Employment Law (Manchester)

1–4 PQE | Hybrid | High-quality work

I’m working with a fast-growing, entrepreneurial Employment team in Manchester that’s continuing to invest heavily following sustained growth. The team is recognised in Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500 , and is well known for its collaborative culture, strong leadership and quality client base.

This is a great opportunity for an Employment Associate who wants proper responsibility, exposure to interesting work, and a clear runway for development.

The Team & Work

The team advises both businesses and individuals across the full employment law spectrum. The work is varied, technical and commercially interesting, with a roughly 70% respondent / 30% claimant split .

Clients include household names in the hospitality sector , strong expertise in the recruitment sector , and a steady flow of work for senior employees, directors and executives .

What You’ll Be Doing

• Advising employers and employees on all aspects of employment law
• Handling discrimination, redundancy, disciplinary and grievance matters
• Drafting and advising on employment contracts and policies
• Representing clients in Employment Tribunals and mediations
• Negotiating settlement agreements
• Managing your own caseload with partner support
• Contributing to BD, networking and profile-raising
• Working closely with Partners on complex and high-value matters

Who They’re Looking For

• 1–4 years’ PQE in Employment law (flexible for the right person)
• Strong grounding in UK employment law with hands-on experience
• Confident dealing directly with clients
• Commercial, organised and comfortable managing your own matters
• Interested in business development and growing with the team
• Collaborative mindset and a good sense of judgement

Why This Role?

This is a genuinely strong platform for an Employment lawyer who wants :

• Exposure to top-quality work early in their career
• Direct access to recognised Partners
• A team that’s growing, not standing still
• A supportive but ambitious environment where progression is realistic

If you’re an Employment Associate in Manchester (or looking to move back) and want a role with substance, progression and proper client exposure, I’m happy to talk through this confidentially.