Employment Solicitor/Associate

Michael Page; Manchester; Presencial; GBP 64 000 - 68 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid working arrangements

Bonus scheme

Resumo da oferta

Michael Page (UK) is partnering with a well known Legal 500 firm in Manchester to recruit an Employment Solicitor/Associate. You will handle end-to-end employment matters across contentious and non-contentious streams and act as a strategic adviser to HR leaders and boards.

The successful applicant will typically have 5-7 PQE, a strong track record in managing own caseload and drafting, and a flair for client development.

Qualificações

• 5-7 PQE as an Employment Solicitor/Associate
• Solid track record of managing own caseload and drafting
• Advocacy experience welcome but not essential
• Ability to supervise juniors and delegate effectively
• Commercial communication and client development focus

Responsabilidades

• Handle 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 and training
• Support business development with marketing-led activities and events

Conhecimentos

Employment law

Client development

Leadership

Drafting

Formação académica

Qualified Solicitor

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Company Highlights

• Join a well known Legal 500 firm in Manchester
• Competitive salary and package

About Our Client

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

Job 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).

The Successful Applicant

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.

What's on Offer

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

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.