Employment Solicitor (2 - 6 years PQE)

JR United Kingdom; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Employment Solicitor to join a highly regarded team in Greater Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to work with a prestigious client base on a diverse range of employment matters, from litigation to advising on contracts and HR policies. The ideal candidate will have 2-6 years PQE and possess strong communication skills, a proactive approach, and a passion for client care. With a competitive salary and benefits package, along with clear career progression opportunities, this position promises a supportive culture that values work-life balance and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Hybrid working model

Structured career progression

Supportive culture

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 2-6 years PQE, solid knowledge in employment law.
• Exceptional client care skills and proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-day Employment Litigation cases for SMEs and Companies.
• Draft and advise on contracts of employment and HR policies.
• Advise clients on termination of employment and TUPE transfers.

Skills

Employment Law

Litigation

Client Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Employment Solicitor (2-6 PQE)

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary - Dependent on experience level

Legal 500 Law Firm

We are delighted to be recruiting for a talented Employment Solicitor to join our clients highly regarded team in Manchester City Centre.

Recognised in the Legal 500 for our clients has outstanding expertise and offers a dynamic, supportive environment where you can truly develop your career. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a prestigious client base across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters

The day-to-day duties of the Employment Solicitor position will include:

• Managing multi-day Employment Litigation cases for SMES, Companies
• Dealing with Employment Tribunals and High Court Litigation work.
• Drafting and advising on contracts of employment and HR policies and procedures.
• Advising on employment status and types of working arrangements.
• Managing employee relationship cases including advising on discipline and performance management, sickness absence, grievances, whistleblowing, and discrimination.
• Providing advice to clients on TUPE transfers including when does TUPE apply, obligations to inform and consult, and changing terms of employment.
• Advising clients on termination of employment including redundancies, business reorganisation and settlement agreements.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Prepare court papers where necessary interviewing witnesses/taking statements/instructing barristers etc.
• Ensure effective completion of administrative tasks particularly maintaining accurate, detailed client files and completion of Law Society and other required documentation.
• Prepare bills for payment and monitor outstanding fees making every effort to ensure prompt payment.
• Maintain professional knowledge and understanding through training, ensuring completion of the Law Society CPD requirements.
• Represent the practice in the wider legal/business sphere and seek to identify and build new client relationships.
• Time record appropriately.
• Keep up to date on the work conducted by other legal departments to ensure accurate cross selling opportunities.

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor with ideally 2–6 years PQE (however, candidates outside this range will be considered based on experience)
• Solid technical knowledge and commercial awareness within employment law
• Exceptional client care skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Enthusiasm to grow within a busy, ambitious team
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear and structured career progression opportunities
• High-quality work from an enviable client base
• Hybrid working model (office and remote)
• Collegiate, supportive culture with a genuine emphasis on work-life balance

If you would like to apply for the position contact Beth @ Simpson Judge legal today