Employment Solicitor

IPS Group Ltd; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Greater Manchester is seeking an Employment Solicitor to join their dynamic employment team. This role offers varied caseloads in both respondent and claimant law within a collaborative environment, emphasizing personal development and mentoring opportunities. Candidates should have 2-5 years' PQE in employment law and a client-focused approach.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Hybrid working

Collaborative culture

Mentoring opportunities

Varied caseload

Qualifications

• We are seeking applications from qualified solicitors with ideally 2-5 years' PQE in employment law.
• Empathetic and client-focused approach.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law legislation.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients on a range of employment law issues.
• Involve in both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

Client-focused approach

Negotiation skills

Drafting skills

Advisory skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Knowledge of employment law

Education

Qualified solicitor

2-5 years' PQE in employment law

Prior paralegal experience

Job description

We are working with by a respected law firm in Greater Manchester, our specialist legal recruitment team is currently retained on an exciting opportunity for an Employment Solicitor to join a dynamic, close-knit employment team.

Role Overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor to join a highly regarded regional practice with a supportive and collaborative culture. This role offers the chance to work across both respondent and claimant employment law matters within a friendly and forward-thinking legal team.

The successful candidate will enjoy a varied caseload, advising and representing clients on a wide range of employment law issues including:

• Contract law
• Disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Redundancy and restructuring
• Discrimination and harassment
• Day-to-day HR advisory work

You will be involved in both contentious and non-contentious matters and contribute to business development initiatives within the team.

Candidate Profile
We are seeking applications from qualified solicitors with ideally 2-5 years' PQE in employment law, although strong NQ solicitors with prior employment law paralegal experience are also encouraged to apply.
Essential skills and attributes include:

• Empathetic and client-focused approach, particularly when dealing with sensitive matters
• Strong negotiation, drafting and advisory skills
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical, organised working style
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law legislation and practice

This is a great opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop their expertise in a supportive environment with exposure to quality work and mentoring from experienced partners.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary package, dependent on experience
• Hybrid working available (with access to a modern office in South Manchester)
• A genuinely collaborative, people-focused culture with emphasis on well-being and personal development
• Opportunity to work alongside a leading Employment Law partner and supportive team
• Varied and engaging caseload
• Career progression and mentoring opportunities

Apply Now
To be considered for this Employment Solicitor role based in Manchester please get in touch with a recent CV as soon as possible