Employment Solicitor

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Manchester is seeking an Employment Solicitor to join their team. The role involves representing clients in employment disputes, advising on legal processes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of PQE in employment law and strong negotiation skills, with a focus on client satisfaction. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in employment law.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in disputes over unfair dismissal, discrimination, or harassment.
• Advise on legal processes of redundancies and wrongful dismissal.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Client-focused approach

Education

3+ years PQE in employment law

Job description

Sellick Partnership is excited to be working with a Legal 500 ranked firm who are looking for an Employment Solicitor to join their team in Manchester.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Representing clients in disputes over issues like unfair dismissal, discrimination, or harassment.
2. Advising on the legal process of redundancies, termination, and wrongful dismissal.
3. Providing advice on employee rights, such as holiday pay, sick leave, and working hours.
4. Ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.
5. Negotiating settlements in cases of disputes or employment-related claims.
6. Advising on how to handle employee grievances and disciplinary procedures.
7. Helping businesses comply with laws when transferring employees as part of a business sale or restructuring.

The successful candidate:

• Has 3+ years PQE in employment law.
• Possesses excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Can manage a busy caseload and work to tight deadlines.
• Has a proactive and client-focused approach.

In exchange, the firm offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package, as well as progression opportunities.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please contact Aimee Mann at Sellick Partnership.

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