Employment Solicitor

Progeny; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday holiday

Private medical insurance

24/7 digital GP

Employee assistance programme

Family leave

Job summary

Progeny in Manchester is seeking a qualified solicitor with around 2 years PQE in employment law to manage a diverse caseload for both employers and individuals. You will draft and review contracts, settlement documents and related HR policies, while delivering practical, commercially-minded advice.

The role involves client relationship management and collaboration across the business to drive growth. You will be expected to handle complex workplace disputes, participate in business development

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with ~2 years’ PQE in employment law.
• Experience advising both employers and individuals.
• Strong drafting, negotiating and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of non-contentious and contentious employment matters.
• Manage own caseload with appropriate supervision.
• Draft, review and negotiate employment documents and settlements.
• Support business development and contribute to team growth.
• Maintain accurate time recording, billing and case management.

Skills

Employment law

Client relationship

Drafting & negotiation

Communication

Education

Solicitor qualification England & Wales

~2 years PQE in employment law

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to work with both employer and individual clients, advising on a broad range of non-contentious employment matters.

You'll manage your own caseload, build strong client relationships, and provide commercially focused advice that helps clients navigate complex workplace issues with confidence. Working closely with colleagues across the business, you'll also play a key role in supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of the team.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters with appropriate supervision where required.
• Advise employers on day-to-day HR and employment law issues, including disciplinary and grievance procedures, capability, absence management, discrimination, whistleblowing, TUPE, redundancy, and employment status.
• Advise individual clients on settlement agreements, unfair dismissal, discrimination claims, restrictive covenants, and contractual disputes.
• Draft, review and negotiate employment contracts, service agreements, policies, staff handbooks, settlement agreements, and related documentation.
• Support clients through Employment Tribunal proceedings, including drafting pleadings, witness statements and disclosure, preparing bundles, and attending hearings where appropriate.
• Deliver practical and commercially focused advice tailored to each clients’ objectives and risk appetite.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service and responsive communication.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business on corporate transactions, restructures, and other cross-disciplinary work.
• Contribute to business development by attending networking events, preparing articles and legal updates, delivering training sessions, and identifying opportunities for new work.
• Maintain accurate time recording, billing, and case management in accordance with Progeny procedures.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and the risk management policies.

What success looks like

• Trusted adviser to clients, delivering practical and commercially focused solutions.
• Strong client satisfaction and relationship development.
• Effective management of matters, deadlines and financial performance.
• High-quality legal advice and technically accurate documentation.
• Positive contribution to business development activities and team growth.
• Collaborative working style and strong engagement across the wider business.
• Consistent adherence to regulatory and risk management requirements.

Our ideal person

• Passionate about delivering exceptional client service.
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• A collaborative and supportive team player.
• Proactive, organised, and self-motivated.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment.
• Sound professional judgement and high levels of integrity.
• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with approximately 2 years’ post‑qualification experience in employment law.
• Experience managing a varied employment law caseload.
• Working knowledge of Employment Tribunal procedures.
• Experience drafting employment documentation and providing practical legal advice.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of clients’ business needs.
• Ability to work independently while recognising when supervision or support is required.
• Experience advising both employers and individuals.
• Exposure to commercial / corporate employment work.
• Existing professional network and an interest in business development
• Birthday holiday
• Private medical insurance, 24/7 digital GP and health advice
• Employee assistance programme providing support for your mental and physical health
• Family leave