Employment Solicitor

IPS Group Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Manchester is looking for an Employment Law Solicitor to join their dynamic team. This hybrid role offers a varied caseload, advising clients on employment law matters such as discrimination and contract law. The successful candidate should have 2-5 years of PQE in employment law, with strong negotiation and advisory skills. The firm values collaboration and offers competitive remuneration along with career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Hybrid working

Collaborative work culture

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Prior employment law paralegal experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients on a wide range of employment law issues.
• Involve in business development initiatives.
• Handle contract law, disciplinary procedures, and HR advisory work.

Skills

Empathetic and client-focused approach

Strong negotiation, drafting and advisory skills

Excellent attention to detail

Up-to-date knowledge of employment law

Education

Qualified solicitor

2-5 years' PQE in employment law

Job description

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.

Role Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Employment Law Solicitor to join a highly regarded regional practice with a supportive and collaborative culture. This role offers the chance to work across both respondent and claimant employment law matters within a friendly and forward-thinking legal team.

The successful candidate will enjoy a varied caseload, advising and representing clients on a wide range of employment law issues including:

• Contract law
• Disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Redundancy and restructuring
• Discrimination and harassment
• Day-to-day HR advisory work

You will 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.

Essential skills and attributes include:

• 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

What’s on Offer?

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.

The benefits include:

• 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

To be considered for this Employment Solicitor role based in Manchester please get in touch with a recent CV as soon as possible