Employment Solicitor

SaccoMann; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme enrolment

Staff benefits

Flexible working

Hybrid options

Job summary

SaccoMann in Oldham is seeking a permanent Employment Solicitor to handle a broad spectrum of employment law issues, including tribunal claims, contracts, policies, TUPE, redundancies and restrictive covenants, advising both employees and employers.

The role includes business development, mentoring junior colleagues, and contributing to the ongoing development of the employment team within a forward-thinking practice that offers hybrid working and a supportive work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years PQE in Employment Law with substantial tribunal experience.
• Confident in managing complex litigation independently.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Experience advising both employers and employees (desirable).
• A proactive approach to business development and team collaboration.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives.

Responsibilities

• Act on a broad spectrum of employment law issues, including tribunal claims, contracts and policies, TUPE, redundancies and restrictive covenants.
• Represent both employees and employers, offering strategic advice and contributing to the development of the employment team.
• Take on business development responsibilities and mentor junior colleagues to support team growth.

Skills

Employment law

Tribunal experience

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Client relationships

Business development

Team collaboration

Job description

This permanent Employment Solicitor position involves acting on a broad spectrum of employment law issues, including employment tribunal claims, advising on contracts and policies, TUPE, redundancies, and restrictive covenants. You will represent both employees and employers, offering strategic advice and contributing to the ongoing development of the employment team.

The role also includes business development responsibilities and mentoring junior colleagues, providing a well-rounded opportunity to grow your expertise within a forward-thinking organisation.

The ideal candidate

• Minimum 3 years PQE in Employment Law, with substantial tribunal experience
• Confident in managing complex litigation independently
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Experience in advising both employers and employees (desirable)
• A proactive approach to business development and team collaboration
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to team objectives

This role can offer a competitive salary aligned with your experience, as well as an attractive benefits package, including pension scheme enrolment and staff benefits / flexible working and hybrid options to support work-life balance.

This is a chance to play a key role in a busy, reputable employment team based in Oldham, making it an ideal choice for a dedicated employment solicitor ready for the next step in their career.