Employment Solicitor/Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Competitive salary

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Employment Solicitor/Associate in Manchester to provide expert employment law advice for businesses and individuals, handling end-to-end matters including tribunals, settlement agreements, restructures and TUPE.

You will mentor juniors, contribute to know-how and client updates, and act as a strategic adviser to HR leaders and boards, with hybrid working and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Requires 5–7 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Solid track record managing your own employment caseload and drafting.
• Experience supervising juniors or trainees is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Work on employment matters end-to-end across contentious and non-contentious streams.
• Advise HR leaders and boards with practical, solution-led guidance.
• Mentor juniors/trainees and contribute to know-how, training and updates.

Skills

PQE 5-7 years

Caseload management

Supervision

Client development

Advocacy (optional)

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.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. 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.