Employment Lawyer

Vincere; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension matching 6%

28 days’ holiday

Hybrid working

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Vincere in Manchester is seeking an Employment Lawyer to join a market-leading national team focusing on Employment, Pensions and Immigration. You will handle a broad caseload, including contentious and non-contentious matters, and work closely with senior lawyers as the practice grows.

The role offers opportunities to build client relationships, contribute to business development, and progress through mentoring and leadership programmes. Hybrid working is available where the role allows.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with previous employment law experience.
• Typically 3 to 6 years’ PQE, though strong candidates outside this range will be considered.
• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Advising employers on a wide range of employment issues.
• Defending Employment Tribunal claims, including drafting defences and witness statements.
• Supporting colleagues with caseloads and contributing to business development.

Skills

Employment law

PQE 3-6 years

Client relationship building

Drafting and attention to detail

Communication and teamwork

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Employment Lawyer

Location: Manchester

Salary: £55,000 to £75,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 3 to 6 years’ PQE (strong candidates outside this range will be considered)

Our client is looking to hire an Employment Lawyer into a market-leading national Employment, Pensions and Immigration team, based in Manchester. This is a strong opportunity if you want a broad employment caseload, high-quality employer clients, and the chance to work closely with senior lawyers as the team continues to grow.

You will handle a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, with real scope to build client relationships, contribute to business development, and develop your profile through training and thought leadership.

This role offers a genuine platform to progress within a national team with strong client relationships. You will work alongside Partners and play an active part in driving the practice forward.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Advising employers on a wide range of employment issues, including redundancy, disciplinary and grievance matters, whistleblowing, discrimination and detriment claims
• Defending Employment Tribunal claims, including drafting defences, bundles, witness statements and merits reports
• Supporting colleagues with their caseloads as appropriate
• Drafting articles and legal updates
• Supporting business development activity, including training and networking
• Working in line with client and internal service levels and internal procedures
• Contributing to team financial and utilisation targets

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor with previous employment law experience and a genuine interest in this area
• Typically 3 to 6 years’ PQE, although strong candidates outside this range will be considered
• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, work to deadlines and work to targets
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills
• A flexible, proactive approach

What’s On Offer

• Discounted gym membership
• Income protection (after 26 weeks’ incapacity)
• Continuous learning and development, including mentoring, sponsorship and leadership development programmes
• Dental scheme
• Private healthcare for you and family
• Pension matching up to 6%
• 28 days’ holiday
• Offers and discounts at major highstreet retailers
• Bus and train loan scheme to reduce commuting costs
• 24hr confidential employee helpline
• Hybrid working (where the role allows)
• Technology purchase scheme
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Cycle to work scheme
• A people-centric culture with a genuine focus on inclusion, belonging and supportive leadership

Working Arrangements

• Full time
• Permanent
• Hybrid working (where the role allows)

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will not share any details with our client without your express permission.