Employment Solicitor 5+ PQE

IPS Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern law firm in Manchester is looking for an Associate or Senior Associate Solicitor to support both contentious and non-contentious employment law cases. The candidate should have strong experience, a minimum of 5 PQE, and be a qualified solicitor or barrister in the UK. This role offers a salary of up to £65k plus a 10% bonus and a fantastic benefits package. The position involves client interactions, managing Tribunal claims, and delivering training.

Benefits

10% bonus

Fantastic benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment law.
• 5 PQE experience.
• Current Practising Certificate as a solicitor or barrister in the UK.
• Excellent communication, drafting and analytical skills.
• Confidence in client-facing roles with strong commercial awareness.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload with independence and efficiency.
• Commitment to CPD, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Advising on ACAS early conciliation and HR issues.
• Drafting contracts, handbooks, and settlement agreements.
• Managing Employment Tribunal and EAT claims.
• Conducting advocacy and case management.
• Delivering training and legal updates.
• Building strong client relationships.

Skills

Contentious employment law

Non-contentious employment law

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Client management

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister in the UK

Job description

Job Description

Our client is a modern and progressive multi‑office law firm and is also part of a Fortune 500 global listed company. We currently have a new role for an Associate or Senior Associate Solicitor in the Manchester office working on a hybrid basis supporting both conscientious and non‑contentious employment law cases on behalf of the firm's SME and large national / international businesses. You'll be joining a growing Legal 500‑recognised team spanning several offices.

What you’ll be doing:

• Advising on ACAS early conciliation, prospects, HR issues, and grievance/disciplinary procedures
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, handbooks, and settlement agreements
• Managing Employment Tribunal and EAT claims, from instruction to hearing on behalf of defendants / respondents
• Conducting advocacy (where appropriate), case management, witness statements, and client briefings
• Delivering training, legal updates, and contributing to cross‑team knowledge sharing
• Building and nurturing strong client relationships

To succeed in this role you will have:

• Strong experience in both contentious and non‑contentious employment law
• 5 PQE experience
• Current Practising Certificate as a solicitor or barrister in the UK
• Excellent communication, drafting and analytical skills
• Confidence in client‑facing roles, with strong commercial awareness
• Ability to manage a busy caseload with independence and efficiency
• Commitment to CPD, teamwork and continuous improvement

Salary to £65k plus 10% bonus plus fantastic benefits package.

If you'd like to know more then please get in touch or submit your CV.