Employment Solicitor

Reed; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Excellent career progression

Supportive team culture

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Reed is recruiting an experienced Employment Solicitor in Manchester. You will handle both contentious and non-contentious matters for employer clients, including tribunal work, contracts, policies and HR advisory tasks.

The role seeks a solicitor with 5+ years PQE in employment law, strong client relationship skills, and a practical, business-focused approach. Hybrid working is offered and a clear path for career progression exists.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in employment law.
• Strong employer-side employment experience.
• Ability to manage matters independently.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Commercial and pragmatic approach to legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Advise a broad range of employer clients on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Work will include Employment Tribunal proceedings, employment contracts, policies and procedures, disciplinary and grievance issues, redundancies, TUPE matters and day-to-day HR advisory work.
• Provide strategic guidance and practical solutions to clients to support business goals.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality employment law services.

Skills

Employment law

Client management

Dispute resolution

Independent worker

Communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor

5+ years PQE in employment law

Job description

Employment Solicitor (5+ PQE) Manchester Hybrid Working

An established Manchester law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Employment Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join its successful and growing Employment team.

The successful candidate will advise a broad range of employer clients on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Work will include Employment Tribunal proceedings, employment contracts, policies and procedures, disciplinary and grievance issues, redundancies, TUPE matters and day-to-day HR advisory work.

The role offers exposure to quality work alongside a strong client base, providing an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to further develop their career within a supportive and progressive environment.

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in employment law.


• Strong employer-side employment experience.


• Ability to manage matters independently.


• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.


• Commercial and pragmatic approach to legal advice.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.


• Bonus scheme.


• Hybrid working.


• Excellent career progression opportunities.


• Supportive team culture.


• Comprehensive benefits package.