Employment Solicitor (Associate / Senior Associate)

Sanderson King; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson King in Manchester City Centre is seeking Associate and Senior Associate level employment lawyers to join a growing Employment team on a hybrid basis.

You will handle broad contentious and advisory matters, mentor junior lawyers, and contribute to client development with a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with England & Wales admission.
• Strong experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment law.
• Ability to handle Employment Tribunal proceedings autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a broad mix of contentious and advisory employment matters.
• Managing Employment Tribunal matters from inception to hearing.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, policies, and settlement agreements.
• Supporting business development and mentoring junior lawyers.
• Building long-term client relationships and contributing to team growth.

Skills

Broad employment law experience

Tribunal litigation

Commercial and solutions-focused

Client relationship building

Drafting and drafting skills

Collaborative culture

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales)

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate – Employment

Manchester City Centre | Hybrid Working

A highly regarded national law firm is continuing to invest heavily into its Manchester office and is now looking to appoint Associate & Senior Associates into its growing Employment team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer looking to join a modern, commercially minded firm that offers genuinely high-quality work, strong client exposure and a notably more collaborative culture than many traditional private practice environments.

The team advises a broad range of insurer, corporate and business clients across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters and has developed an excellent reputation within the market for its technical capability and client service.

The Opportunity

You will play a key role within a busy and growing Employment practice, handling a varied caseload whilst also supporting wider team growth, client development and mentoring junior lawyers.

• Advising on a broad mix of contentious and advisory employment matters
• Managing Employment Tribunal matters from inception through to hearing
• Advising on disciplinary, grievance and day-to-day HR issues
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, policies and settlement agreements
• Advising on TUPE, restructuring and collective consultation matters
• Managing ACAS early conciliation and settlement negotiations
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and tribunal documentation
• Working closely with clients and developing long-term relationships
• Supporting business development initiatives and wider team growth
• Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales)
• Strong experience across both contentious and non-contentious employment law
• Confident handling Employment Tribunal litigation autonomously
• Commercial and solutions-focused in your approach
• Strong communication and drafting skills
• Comfortable working directly with clients and building relationships
• Keen to contribute to a collaborative and supportive team culture

What’s on Offer

• Salary of c£40,000–£65,000 plus bonus
• Hybrid working (typically 3–4 days in the office)
• High-quality and varied work with excellent client exposure
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing team
• Supportive, flexible and modern working culture
• Strong benefits package and long-term career stability

This opportunity is likely to suit an employment lawyer currently within a regional, national or international firm who may be open to exploring a platform offering quality work without some of the hierarchy and politics often associated with more traditional environments.