Employment Lawyer - Head of Department (Manchester office)

Actis Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking an Employment Lawyer to head their department in Greater Manchester. This permanent position offers a salary range of £80,000 - £110,000, focusing on employer and business clients while advising senior executives. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in Employment law, strong client development skills, and existing contacts within the Manchester area. This opportunity combines a rewarding career with a work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Employment law.
• Ability to develop and attract clients.
• Existing portfolio of clients is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Strategically advise regional corporates and SMEs.
• Manage employer and business client cases.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Client development capabilities

Strong networks in Manchester

Job description

Employment Lawyer - Head of Department (Manchester office)

Salary: £80,000 - £110,000

Ref: 58048/tml

Location: Greater Manchester, All North West

Areas of Law: Employment

Job Type: Permanent

Level: 6 years plus, Partner

Sector: Private practice

Strategic appointment with unrivalled prospects due to growth and expansion.

• The firm can be best described as a regional heavyweight, which enjoys an enviable reputation. It attracts high calibre lawyers looking to combine a rewarding career with work‑life balance.
• Retained by an impressive range of corporates and SME’s, the focus is largely employer and business clients, but the team also advises senior executives and directors.
• Applications are welcome from employment law specialists, ideally who have contacts in the Manchester region, and are capable of developing and attracting clients in the future. Delighted to hear from those who have an immediate portfolio of clients to service and in that situation, remuneration will be tailored accordingly.

For a confidential discussion in the first instance, please contact Tracy Lock (Mobile: [phone]).

Actis Legal specialises in the North West legal market and with such a detailed knowledge of the region, we can provide tailored and bespoke advice to individuals we act for and identify suitable career moves. All enquiries treated in the strictest of confidence.

** Please note that references to post qualification experience (PQE) are given as a guideline to the competences required for technical, client and case management skills, as well as budgeted salary for the role. We encourage you to apply for any job for which you feel you are a suitable candidate.