Employment Solicitor

JS3 Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice in Manchester is expanding its corporate offering with a unique opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor. You will work directly with the CEO to develop an Employment Law team, focusing on both claimant and defendant work. This position offers excellent personal development opportunities, an emphasis on employee wellbeing, and is ideal for those seeking to make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE employment solicitor with a passion for client care.
• Desire to grow a new Employment Law team.
• Experience in both claimant and defendant work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Grow the new Employment Law team from concept to execution.
• Deliver exceptional client care and service.
• Work directly under the guidance of the CEO.

Skills

Client care

Employment law

Team building

Education

5+ PQE

Job description

Our client is an extremely established legal practice with multiple offices throughout the Manchester and Lancashire Areas. They have been helping both business and personal clients for over 100 years and are at the heart of the communities they serve with a focus on supporting local charities on a regular basis. They are in the legal 500 and the recipients of multiple awards for the standard of their work.

As part of their continued growth, they are looking to expand their corporate offering to include Employment Law to both existing and new clients. Ideally you will be 5+ Years PQE with a desire to grow a new offering within this established business, under the direct guidance of the CEO.

This is a really unique opportunity for a number of reasons:

* Working directly for the CEO you will have the opportunity to grow a new Employment Law team, from concept and planning to developing the team and the client base.

* The opportunity to work for an employer with an incredible focus on employee wellbeing, so whilst billing is important, it needs to be sustainable so they will really look after you.

* Unlimited opportunity for personal development and progression.

Who we are looking for...

We are looking for a 5+ PQE employment solicitor with a real hunger to grow and develop, and who is passionate about delivering the very best client care. If you don't strive to be exceptional in your work then this isn't for you.

Who should apply?

* If you have a real passion for employment law - both claimant and defendant work...

* If you feel that you have no opportunity to progress in your current role and want to be part of something new...

* If you want to be a "bigger fish in a smaller pond". Although there are 70+ employees in the business you won't get lost in the numbers here...

* If you have an understanding of building and / or delivering a retained service for your clients...

...then we want to talk to you.

*Salary is genuinely open. We have been asked to find the best candidates and our client will pay to attract the right talent.

Don't miss out on this opportunity - it really is unique. If you want to know more please get in touch for a confidential conversation

Job Info

Job Title:

Company:

JS3 Recruitment Ltd

Location:

Posted:

Jul 2nd 2025

Closes:

Aug 2nd 2025

Sector:

Legal

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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