Employment Solicitor

Themis Recruit; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester seeks an Employment Solicitor to join their dynamic Employment Law team. This role offers the chance to handle a varied caseload with expert support, focusing on both contentious and non-contentious employment law issues. The firm emphasizes collaboration, personal development, and a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Access to experienced mentors

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Solicitor qualified with 2-5 years PQE in employment law.
• Strong research, negotiation, and drafting skills.
• Experience with contentious and non-contentious matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and representation in employment law.
• Handle both respondent and claimant cases.
• Conduct legal research and prepare relevant documents.

Skills

Research

Negotiation

Drafting

Communication

Empathy

Education

PQE in Employment Law

Job description

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Our Client is offering a fantastic opportunity for an Employment Solicitor to join their close-knit and dynamic Employment Law team based in Manchester. With access to expert guidance and support from their leading Employment Law Partner and Head of Employment Law, you will have the chance to handle a varied and high-quality caseload. Our client foster a collaborative, innovative, and supportive culture, where personal development and well-being are at the forefront of their values.

In this role, you will be involved in a mix of both respondent and claimant employment law matters, providing comprehensive advice and representation to clients on a wide range of issues. This includes, but is not limited to, contract law, disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancy and restructuring, discrimination and harassment, and HR advice. You will be working on both contentious and non-contentious matters, making this role varied and intellectually stimulating.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide expert advice and representation in employment law matters, handling both respondent and claimant cases.

Work on a variety of issues including contract law, disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancy and restructuring, discrimination and harassment, and HR-related matters.

Conduct legal research to support your cases and prepare legal documents such as claims, employment contracts, and related documents.

Offer legal advice and negotiate on behalf of clients to reach favorable outcomes.

Stay up to date with developments in employment law legislation and ensure your work aligns with any changes in the law.

Handle sensitive and challenging matters, demonstrating empathy, good judgment, and a methodical approach to problem-solving.

Demonstrate strong negotiation and drafting skills, maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Requirements

A qualified solicitor with 2-5 years PQE in employment law (though we are happy to consider applications from candidates outside this range).

A newly qualified (NQ) solicitor with previous paralegal experience in employment law will also be considered.

Experience in handling a range of employment law matters, both contentious and non-contentious.

Strong research, negotiation, and drafting skills.

A high level of empathy and the ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.

A methodical and detail-oriented approach to case management.

A competitive market-rate salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Access to experienced mentors and professional development opportunities to support your growth.

A supportive and collaborative work environment, emphasizing well-being and a healthy work-life balance.

Exposure to a wide variety of employment law matters, providing both challenges and opportunities for learning.

A culture that encourages innovation and creativity, with a focus on personal development.

Job Description
Our Client is offering a fantastic opportunity for an Employment Solicitor to join their close-knit and dynamic Employment Law team based in Manchester. With access to expert guidance and support from their leading Employment Law Partner and Head of Employment Law, you will have the chance to handle a varied and high-quality caseload. Our client foster a collaborative, innovative, and supportive culture, where personal development and well-being are at the forefront of their values.

In this role, you will be involved in a mix of both respondent and claimant employment law matters, providing comprehensive advice and representation to clients on a wide range of issues. This includes, but is not limited to, contract law, disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancy and restructuring, discrimination and harassment, and HR advice. You will be working on both contentious and non-contentious matters, making this role varied and intellectually stimulating.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice and representation in employment law matters, handling both respondent and claimant cases.
  

• Work on a variety of issues including contract law, disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancy and restructuring, discrimination and harassment, and HR-related matters.
  

• Conduct legal research to support your cases and prepare legal documents such as claims, employment contracts, and related documents.
  

• Offer legal advice and negotiate on behalf of clients to reach favorable outcomes.
  

• Stay up to date with developments in employment law legislation and ensure your work aligns with any changes in the law.
  

• Handle sensitive and challenging matters, demonstrating empathy, good judgment, and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
  

• Demonstrate strong negotiation and drafting skills, maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  

Requirements

• A qualified solicitor with 2-5 years PQE in employment law (though we are happy to consider applications from candidates outside this range).
  

• A newly qualified (NQ) solicitor with previous paralegal experience in employment law will also be considered.
  

• Experience in handling a range of employment law matters, both contentious and non-contentious.
  

• Strong research, negotiation, and drafting skills.
  

• A high level of empathy and the ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
  

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
  

• A methodical and detail-oriented approach to case management.
  

Benefits

• A competitive market-rate salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
  

• Access to experienced mentors and professional development opportunities to support your growth.
  

• A supportive and collaborative work environment, emphasizing well-being and a healthy work-life balance.
  

• Exposure to a wide variety of employment law matters, providing both challenges and opportunities for learning.
  

• A culture that encourages innovation and creativity, with a focus on personal development.
  

Requirements
A qualified solicitor with 2-5 years PQE in employment law (though we are happy to consider applications from candidates outside this range). A newly qualified (NQ) solicitor with previous paralegal experience in employment law will also be considered. Experience in handling a range of employment law matters, both contentious and non-contentious. Strong research, negotiation, and drafting skills. A high level of empathy and the ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team. A methodical and detail-oriented approach to case management.