Employment Solicitor - Boutique Firm - Exciting Expansion Plans

QED Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A niche commercial practice in Manchester is looking for an experienced Solicitor specializing in employment law. The role includes advising regional and national clients, handling a variety of employment matters such as contract reviews, and representing clients at employment tribunals. With a competitive salary ranging from £50k to £70k, there's room for ambitious candidates to progress quickly to higher positions within the firm. A great benefits package, including flexible working and generous holiday allowance, is provided.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Pension

Generous holiday allowance

Flexi-time

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years PQE in employment law.
• Experience in handling respondent and claimant matters.
• Ability to advise on contracts and employment policies.

Responsibilities

• Advise regional and national clients on employment matters.
• Handle review of contracts, policies, and termination processes.
• Draft settlement agreements and provide corporate support.

Skills

Employment law advice

Client relationship management

Contract review and drafting

Employment tribunal representation

Education

Qualified Solicitor (2 years PQE)

Job description

Overview

Fantastic opportunity to join a niche commercial practice based in Manchester city centre. Deal with top quality work on behalf of blue‑chip clients and regional companies.

Eligibility

Ideally you will have gained at least 2 years’ PQE and have experience of running your own respondent matters. Good quality claimant experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

The role will deal with mostly respondent work advising an impressive range of regional and national clients and some individuals. You will handle a wide range of employment matters including review of contracts and policies and procedures, advising on termination of employment, drafting settlement agreements, providing corporate support on commercial agreements and corporate transactions, and representation during employment tribunal cases.

Progression

There will be genuine opportunity to progress quickly from Associate/Senior Associate level to Legal Director & Junior Partner level, as this firm has recently been acquired by a private‑equity backed group and will be the central law firm of this group.

Benefits

Salary circa £50k‑£70k plus a great benefits package including hybrid working, pension, generous holiday allowance, flexi‑time, and more.

For further information on this role please contact Nick Skelly for a confidential chat.