Employment Senior Solicitor

Weightmans; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced employment lawyer to join their healthcare team in Manchester. The successful candidate will manage a diverse range of employment matters and provide expert legal advice to healthcare clients. Excellent teamwork, strong communication skills, and 5+ years of PQE are essential. This position offers career advancement opportunities within a highly ranked legal team.

Benefits

Recognition as a top employer

Award-winning culture

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE, preferably in the healthcare sector.
• Experience managing your own caseload.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on various employment law issues.
• Defend Employment Tribunal claims.
• Provide advice on change projects and consultation requirements.
• Support business development activities.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Excellent teamwork skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Experience mentoring junior fee-earners

Job description

About your new role

Our market-leading Employment, Pensions and Immigration team is seeking an experienced employment lawyer primarily to work with our healthcare clients. We advise clients across the UK, including some of the country's largest and most well-known employers. The quality of our clients and the strength of our relationships reflect the high standards of our service.

The candidate will be based at our Manchester office, which currently comprises three Partners, two Principal Associates, one Associate, and a Trainee. Our team is highly ranked in the Legal Directories and aims to grow further.

As a lawyer in the healthcare team, this role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to business growth, working alongside Partners to develop the practice, with scope for career advancement. You will manage a diverse caseload of employment matters, mainly for clients in primary care, secondary care, and private healthcare sectors, and will be responsible for:

• Advising clients on various employment law issues, including redundancy, disciplinary matters, grievances, whistleblowing, discrimination, and detriment claims.
• Defending Employment Tribunal claims, including drafting defences, bundles, witness statements, and merits reports.
• Providing advice on change projects, modifying terms and conditions, and consultation requirements.
• Offering industrial relations advice.
• Assisting team members with their caseloads as appropriate.
• Drafting articles and legal updates.
• Supporting business development activities, including training and networking.
• Ensuring work complies with client and internal SLAs.
• Adhering to Weightmans’ values and procedures.
• Contributing to team financial and utilization targets.

This list is not exhaustive; additional duties may be assigned within the role's scope.

About You

We seek candidates with a genuine interest in the above area of work. The role is varied, so flexibility and adaptability are essential. You should also have or be:

• 5+ years PQE (considering relevant experience from all candidates)
• Strong technical knowledge
• Experience managing your own caseload, preferably within the healthcare sector
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask, meet strict deadlines and targets
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Flexible approach
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior fee-earners (desirable)

If you meet these criteria and are enthusiastic and eager to learn, we look forward to your application.

Why work for us

Join our award-winning organization. Weightmans has been recognized as a leading employer for 18 consecutive years at Britain’s Top Employers awards 2025, ranking 5th, and has secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Embark on a journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK law firms.

Learn more about why work for us: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer | Weightmans

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