Employment Solicitor

Sellick Partnership; Manchester; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking an Employment Solicitor with 2-5 years PQE to join a reputable employment law team in Manchester. This role provides exposure to both contentious and advisory work, allowing the successful candidate to manage cases and foster strong client relationships. Key responsibilities include advising on HR policies, drafting legal documents, and supporting high-value litigation. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and negotiation skills along with a commercially focused approach.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years PQE in employment law is required.
• Experience in contentious and advisory matters is essential.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work proactively.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of employment matters.
• Advise clients on HR policies and contracts.
• Draft employment documentation.
• Support senior lawyers on litigation and projects.
• Build strong client relationships.
• Contribute to team training and business development.

Skills

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Client care

Education

Solicitor with 2-5 years PQE in employment law

Job description

Overview

Employment Solicitor (2-5 PQE) - Manchester

Salary: £68,000 - £72,000

Location: Manchester

The Role

We are seeking an Employment Solicitor (2-5 PQE) to join a growing and highly regarded employment law team. This role offers exposure to a broad mix of contentious and advisory work, with the opportunity to manage your own matters and contribute to client development.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of employment matters including discrimination, unfair dismissal, whistleblowing and redundancy
• Advise clients on HR policies, contracts, disciplinaries, grievances and workplace investigations
• Draft employment documentation including settlement agreements and service contracts
• Support senior lawyers on high-value litigation, TUPE and restructuring projects
• Build strong client relationships and deliver clear, pragmatic advice
• Contribute to team training, knowledge sharing and business development activities

Requirements

• Solicitor with 2-5 years PQE in employment law
• Experience in both contentious and advisory employment matters
• Strong drafting, communication and negotiation skills
• Commercially focused approach with excellent client care abilities
• Organised, proactive and a strong team player

If this role is of interest, please contact Aimee Mann at Sellick Partnership for a confidential discussion.

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