Employment Senior/Managing Associate

Michael Page Legal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Michael Page seeks an Employment Senior/Managing Associate based in Manchester or Birmingham to provide expert employment law advice to a wide client base. You will draft contracts, policies and handle complex disputes while mentoring junior lawyers.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary with a bonus scheme, within a London-based team of a leading international law firm.

Qualifications

• 4+ PQE in Employment law or equivalent experience.
• Experience handling tribunals or related litigation.
• Ability to mentor junior lawyers and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive employment law advice to clients.
• Draft and review employment contracts and policies.
• Support clients in complex disputes and tribunals.
• Advise on TUPE, redundancy, and employee relations.
• Deliver training on employment topics and build client relationships.
• Stay updated on changes in employment law and mentor juniors.

Skills

Employment law

Client advisory

Contract review

Mentoring juniors

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Employment Senior/Managing Associate looking to work in an award winning international law firm. Based in Manchester or Birmingham, this role involves providing expert legal advice and support to clients, ensuring their employment law needs are met effectively.

Client Details

In the UK the team has over 60 employment lawyers across offices throughout the UK. The successful candidate will work as an Employment Senior/Managing Associate with the wider team across the UK and be based in either our Birmingham or Manchester offices, depending on the candidate's preference for them.

The Employment & Reward Group is independently recognised as one of the best and most experienced teams in the country. They have one of the best resourced teams of employment specialists of any law firm in the country, offering both national coverage from our UK offices and an international offering through their employment specialists in Europe, the Gulf, Asia Pacific and Australia.

They act as trusted advisor to a number of leading FTSE blue chip organisations (both in the UK and internationally).

Description

As an Employment Senior/Managing Associate your duties will include:

• Provide comprehensive legal advice on employment law matters to clients across various sectors.
• Draft and review employment contracts, policies, and other related documents.
• Support clients with complex employment disputes, including tribunals and litigation.
• Advise on redundancy processes, TUPE, and employee relations matters.
• Deliver training sessions and workshops on employment law topics.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure ongoing business development.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in employment law and provide insights to clients and colleagues.
• Mentor and support junior team members within the legal department.

Profile

A successful Employment Senior/Managing Associate should have at least 4 PQE, please note the level of experience identified in this advert is a guide only and does not preclude candidates with more or less experience from applying.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £75,000 to £100,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Hybrid working arrangements for a better work-life balance.
• Bonus scheme to reward performance.
• Permanent position within the London-based team.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.