Employment Senior Associate Solicitor

CRA Legal; Manchester; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Senior Associate Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload, advising clients across sectors including healthcare and education. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years PQE in Employment Law, excellent litigation skills, and a strong claimant focus. Competitive salary of £50,000 to £75,000 and benefits including a bonus scheme and flexible working environment are offered. Join this progressive firm committed to client service.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme of up to 10%

33 days holiday with long-service increases

Flexible working environment

Life Assurance

Regular staff social events

Opportunities for career progression

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload, providing advice and representation to clients.
• Advise and represent clients in tribunals and courts on employment issues.
• Act for trade union and private individuals.
• Build client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Produce written content and support marketing initiatives.

Skills

Excellent technical knowledge and litigation experience

Strong claimant focus and passion for employment rights

Outstanding client care and communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

4 years PQE in Employment Law or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Role: Employment Senior Associate Solicitor
Location: Remote (North-West England) with 1-2 days per month in Leeds
Salary: £50,000 to £75,000 Negotiable, DOE + excellent benefits
Contract: Full time, permanent (part-time considered)

The Opportunity

CRA Consulting are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join a highly regarded Claimant-focused Employment Rights Team. This is an excellent chance to work on a broad range of matters with a supportive, progressive firm that has a long-standing reputation for quality and client service.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload, providing advice and representation to clients across a wide range of sectors including transport, manufacturing, healthcare, education, sport, and the public sector. Work will involve:

• Advising and representing clients in tribunals and courts on employment and industrial relations issues.
• Acting for trade union and professional association members, as well as private individuals.
• Building client relationships and contributing to the team\'s business development strategy.
• Producing written content and supporting wider marketing initiatives.
• Taking part in regular training, team meetings, and client engagement across the North-West.

About You

We are seeking a solicitor with 4 years PQE+ (or equivalent experience) in Employment Law. You will demonstrate:

• Excellent technical knowledge and litigation experience.
• A strong claimant focus and passion for employment rights.
• Outstanding client care and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to work both independently and within a supportive team.

Benefits

In return, you will receive:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
• Annual bonus scheme of up to 10%.
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) with long-service increases + option to buy more.
• Flexible, agile working environment with positive work-life balance.
• Life Assurance & Employee Assistance Programme.
• Regular funded staff social events.
• Opportunities for career progression and ongoing training.

How to Apply

If you\'re an Employment Solicitor looking for a claimant-focused role with an inclusive, supportive, and ambitious firm, we\'d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Rob Addy at CRA Consulting for a confidential discussion.