Employment Solicitor

Simpson Judge; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave + birthday leave

Electric vehicle scheme

Enhanced family leave policies

Employee health plan and counselling support

Life assurance and income protection

Travel season ticket loan

Training and development opportunities

Volunteering and community engagement opportunities

Job summary

A leading independent commercial law firm in Manchester seeks an experienced Employment Solicitor with 5–7 years' PQE to join their esteemed team. You will manage a diverse caseload including Employment Tribunal litigation and contribute to business development. The role offers direct client access, mentoring opportunities, and a collaborative culture with hybrid working options. Attractive benefits include 25 days' annual leave, an electric vehicle scheme, and more.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years' PQE in employment law.
• Experience managing your own caseload across contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Confidence supervising junior colleagues and delegating effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and high-quality caseload.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Employment Tribunal litigation

Senior executive appointments

Restrictive covenants disputes

Strong drafting and advisory skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Solicitor (5–7 PQE) to join the highly regarded Employment team at a leading independent commercial law firm based in the heart of Manchester.

The firm is well known for advising entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, corporates and high-net-worth individuals, providing commercially focused legal services across a full range of practice areas. Its Employment team is recognised in Legal 500 for delivering pragmatic, strategic advice across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.

Due to continued growth and success, the firm is looking to recruit an experienced employment lawyer to join its expanding and well-respected team.

Key Responsibilities

You will work on a varied and high-quality caseload including:

• Employment Tribunal litigation (including whistleblowing, discrimination and unfair dismissal claims)
• Senior executive appointments and exits
• Restrictive covenants and confidential information disputes
• Restructures, redundancies and TUPE matters
• Settlement agreements and advisory work for HR teams and senior leadership

You will also have the opportunity to build strong client relationships, mentor junior colleagues and contribute to business development, supported by a dedicated marketing team.

The Team & Culture

You will be joining a collaborative and supportive employment team led by an experienced Head of Department, working alongside recognised employment specialists within a firm that values teamwork, approachability and high-quality client service.

The firm also has access to a trusted international legal network, allowing it to support clients on cross-border employment matters when required.

What We’re Looking For

• 5–7 years’ PQE in employment law
• Experience managing your own employment caseload across contentious and non-contentious matters
• Strong drafting and advisory skills
• Employment Tribunal experience (advocacy experience advantageous but not essential)
• Confidence supervising junior colleagues and delegating effectively
• Strong commercial awareness and an interest in developing client relationships

What’s on Offer

• High-quality, varied employment work
• Direct client access and genuine responsibility
• Mentoring from experienced partners and clear progression opportunities
• Hybrid working and a collaborative working culture

Benefits include:

• 25 days’ annual leave + birthday leave
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Employee health plan and counselling support
• Life assurance and income protection
• Travel season ticket loan
• Training and development opportunities
• Volunteering and community engagement opportunities