Employment Solicitor (High Profile...

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in the dynamic sports sector for an Employment Solicitor. Join a leading firm and work on high-profile cases involving senior executives, players, and clubs. This role offers the chance to enhance your legal skills while navigating complex employment law issues in a vibrant environment. With a focus on advisory and dispute resolution, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the legal landscape of sports. If you're passionate about sports and eager to advance your career, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years’ PQE in employment law, with a focus on sports.
• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment law.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate service agreements for sports executives.
• Advise on employment law across various sports sectors.
• Manage a diverse caseload in employment-related disputes.

Skills

Employment Law Expertise

Drafting and Negotiating

Dispute Resolution

Caseload Management

Advisory Skills

Education

Legally qualified to practise as a solicitor in England & Wales

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Employment Solicitor (High Profile..., Manchester

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Client:

Clayton Legal

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

11

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Employment Solicitor for High-Profile Sports Sector

Are you passionate about sports and looking for a dynamic legal role? Our client is seeking an Employment Solicitor with 2 to 5 years’ PQE (though we welcome exceptional candidates outside this range to apply as well) to join their team. This role provides a unique opportunity to work at the highest level within the sought-after sports sector.

Role Overview:

• Drafting and Negotiating: Work on service agreements for high-profile senior executives and employees within football and other sports, including managers, coaches, players, and sporting directors.
• Advisory: Provide employment law advice across multiple sports, supporting teams in corporate, commercial, regulatory/litigation, and immigration matters.
• Dispute Resolution: Advise federations, leagues, clubs, players, athletes, agents, and other stakeholders in employment-related disputes. Engage with various dispute resolution forums, including Employment Tribunal and appellate tribunals, Premier League’s Manager’s Arbitration Tribunal, and FA Rule K arbitration.
• Skill Building: Take advantage of a rare opportunity for day-to-day involvement at the highest level in the sports sector, enhancing your skills and professional growth.
• Caseload Management: Manage a diverse caseload and contribute to the growth of the firm’s employment work alongside the existing team.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience: 2 to 5 years’ PQE (outstanding candidates outside this range will be considered).
• Qualification: Legally qualified to practise as a solicitor in England & Wales.
• Work Environment: Primarily office-based with some hybrid working opportunities.
• Employment Law Expertise: Extensive experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment law.
• Tribunal Experience: Desired but not essential.
• Sports and Media Advisory Experience: Preferred but not required.