Employment Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Career progression

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment is seeking a Newly Qualified or recently qualified Employment Solicitor to join a well‑established employment team in Greater Manchester. You will handle a varied caseload across contentious and non‑contentious matters and work with businesses and individuals, receiving high‑quality client exposure and mentoring.

The role offers a clear path for career progression with a supportive team and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified status or above with experience in employment law.
• Experience of handling both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Strong technical knowledge with commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Proactive approach with ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Draft and advise on employment contracts, policies and procedures.
• Support clients with disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Advise on redundancy and TUPE issues.
• Assist with Employment Tribunal claims and related matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide seamless service.
• Build strong client relationships through high-quality advice.

Skills

Employment law

Contract drafting

Disciplinary matters

TUPE advice

Client relationships

Job description

Employment Solicitor, NQ+, Greater Manchester - Develop Your Employment Law Career with a Firm That Invests in Your Success

Competitive Salary (DOE) | Excellent Benefits | Genuine Career Progression

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Newly Qualified or recently qualified Employment Solicitor to join a well‑established and growing employment team in Greater Manchester. This is an ideal role for an ambitious lawyer looking to develop their expertise across a broad range of contentious and non‑contentious employment matters. Working with both businesses and individuals across a variety of sectors, you'll enjoy high‑quality work, excellent client exposure and the support of an experienced and collaborative team.

The Role

You will manage a varied employment law caseload, advising clients on a wide range of workplace issues while delivering practical, commercially‑focused solutions.

• Advising on both contentious and non‑contentious employment matters.
• Drafting and advising on employment contracts, policies and procedures.
• Supporting clients with disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Advising on redundancy and TUPE issues.
• Assisting with Employment Tribunal claims and related matters.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm to provide a seamless client service.
• Building strong client relationships through responsive, high‑quality legal advice.

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors who can demonstrate:

• Newly Qualified status or above with experience in employment law.
• Experience of handling both contentious and non‑contentious employment matters.
• Strong technical knowledge combined with sound commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a supportive team.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected firm that is committed to developing its people and providing genuine opportunities for career progression. You'll benefit from working alongside experienced employment specialists on a varied and interesting caseload, with ongoing mentoring and support to help you continue building your career.

In return, the firm offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and a positive working environment where you can develop professionally while enjoying an excellent work‑life balance.

To apply contact Melanie Daly at eNL on 0161 850 0745 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion quoting Job Ref: MD4730.

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