Employment Solicitor/Associate

Michael Page Legal; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Michael Page Legal in Manchester is seeking an Employment Solicitor/Associate to provide expert advice on employment-related matters for businesses and individuals. The role covers contentious and non-contentious work, including tribunals, settlements, restructures and TUPE, while acting as a strategic adviser to HR leaders and boards.

You will mentor juniors, contribute to know-how and client updates, and participate in business development with marketing support.

Qualifications

• Must have 5-7 PQE in employment law.
• Experience managing own employment caseload and drafting.
• Advocacy experience welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Work end-to-end on employment matters including tribunals, settlement agreements, restructures and TUPE.
• Advise HR leaders and boards with practical, solutions-led guidance.
• Mentor juniors/trainees and contribute to know-how and client updates.
• Engage in business development with support from the marketing team.

Skills

End-to-end employment

Strategic advisory

Education

PQE 5-7 years

Job description

This Employment Solicitor/Associate role in Manchester is all about providing expert legal advice and support to clients in employment-related matters. You'll be helping businesses and individuals navigate complex legal situations, ensuring they get the best possible outcomes.

Client Details

Our client is a well known Legal 500 firm based in Manchester city centre, they have a brilliant reputation for culture and can offer brilliant work combined with a work life balance

Description

As an Employment Solicitor/Associate you will

• Work on employment matters end-to-end across contentious and noncontentious streams, including tribunals, settlement agreement advice, restructures and TUPE.

• Be a day-to-day strategic adviser to HR leaders and boards, delivering practical, solutions led advice through our large and growing retainer practice.

• Mentor juniors/trainees and contribute to know-how, training and client updates - within a team that invests in learning.

• Engage in business development with tangible support from our marketing team (thought leadership, rankings and events).

Profile

A successful Employment Solicitor/Associate should have between 5-7 PQE as well as

• A solid track record of managing your own employment caseload and drafting. Whilst not essential, previous experience of advocacy work would be welcome.

• Confidence in supervising less experienced colleagues and in delegating effectively within a busy team environment.

• A clear, commercial communication style and appetite for client development aligned to our business strategy.

Job Offer

• Salary between £64,000 and £68,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Hybrid working arrangements for flexibility.
• Bonus scheme to reward performance.

As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.