Employment Solicitor

Anakin Seal Legal Recruitment; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Greater Manchester seeks an Employment Law Solicitor to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to handle a varied caseload, with both respondent and claimant matters, in a supportive hybrid work environment. Candidates should have ideally 2-5 years PQE in employment law and possess strong negotiation and client-focused skills. Career progression and mentoring opportunities are also provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Collaborative culture

Career progression

Mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• Looking for a solicitor with ideally 2-5 years' PQE in employment law.
• Strong NQ solicitors with employment law paralegal experience encouraged to apply.
• Methodical and organised work style necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work across both respondent and claimant employment law matters.
• Advise and represent clients on employment law issues.
• Contribute to business development initiatives within the team.

Skills

Empathetic and client-focused approach

Strong negotiation skills

Excellent attention to detail

Up-to-date knowledge of employment law

Education

Qualified solicitor with 2-5 years' PQE

Job description

Overview

Employment Law Solicitor – Manchester (Hybrid)

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

Responsibilities

• Work across both respondent and claimant employment law matters within a friendly and forward-thinking legal team.
• Advise and represent clients on a wide range of employment law issues including contract law, disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancy and restructuring, discrimination and harassment, and day-to-day HR advisory work.
• Be involved in both contentious and non-contentious matters and contribute to business development initiatives within the team.

Candidate Profile / Experience Needed

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.

• 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.