Employment Senior Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Employment Senior Associate with over 5 years of PQE to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse and high-quality caseload, providing expert advice to employers on a range of employment matters, including tribunal claims and legal documentation. The firm is renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to professional development, offering a supportive environment with exceptional career growth opportunities. If you're passionate about employment law and looking to advance your career while working with top practitioners, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Above-market salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Exceptional career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE in employment law.
• Experience in a reputable employment team is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload in employment law, focusing on tribunal claims.
• Advise employers on disciplinary actions, grievances, and restructurings.

Skills

Employment Law

Advising Employers

Drafting Legal Documents

Contentious Employment Matters

Non-contentious Employment Matters

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Employment Senior Associate (5+ years PQE) | Top 100 Firm | Manchester

The Firm:

This firm has firmly established itself as a key player in the legal market, earning a strong reputation for working on high-profile projects and serving prestigious clients typically associated with City-based firms. Known for its innovative approach, the firm excels in sectors such as clean energy, banking, digital, and telecoms, offering a unique blend of modern legal expertise underpinned by a commitment to technology and investment.

With a string of awards, including 'Law Firm of the Year,' the firm's culture is one of forward-thinking professionalism and collaboration, fostering an environment that stands out in the legal community.

The Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Employment Senior Associate (5+ years PQE) to join the growing Employment team in the firm's Manchester office.

This role offers the chance to manage a diverse and high-quality caseload, working closely with Partners and senior team members. The work will span both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, with a primary focus on representing respondents in employment tribunal claims.

The successful candidate will advise employers on a wide range of issues, including disciplinary actions, grievances, restructurings, and redundancies. Additionally, the role involves supporting clients with employment-related documentation, such as drafting consultancy agreements, settlement agreements, staff handbooks, and providing guidance on outsourcing contracts and restrictive covenants.

The firm's client base is diverse, ranging from small start-ups to large national corporations, and the team is experiencing an influx of work due to the reputation and expertise of its senior lawyers. This is an excellent opportunity to advance a legal career by learning from top practitioners in the field.

The Ideal Candidate:

• The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with at least 5+ years PQE in employment law, ideally with experience in a reputable employment team and a passion for further developing expertise in this area.

What's on Offer:

• Above-market salary and a comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package
• Access to high-quality employment work and complex legal matters
• A supportive working environment with exceptional career development opportunities
• Flexibility in working arrangements, including hybrid working options to support work/life balance