Employment Solicitor | Manchester Growth Firm | BD

JMW Solicitors LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JMW Solicitors LLP in Manchester is seeking an Employment Solicitor/Associate to join a fast-growing, entrepreneurial team recognised by Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500. You will manage your own caseload while supporting Partners, handling both respondent and claimant matters in a busy employment practice.

The role focuses on advising employers and employees, drafting contracts, and keeping up with developments in UK employment law.

Qualifications

• Experience in advising employers and employees on various employment law matters, including discrimination, redundancy, disciplinary procedures, and employment contracts.
• Experience in both respondent and claimant work.
• Exceptional understanding of UK employment law and keeps abreast of all latest developments.
• The ability to draft and review employment contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in representing clients in Employment Tribunals and mediations.
• Experience of negotiating settlement agreements on behalf of clients.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage own caseload while also supporting the wider team.
• Maintaining expertise by keeping up to date with developments in Employment law.
• Competently managing cases in a profitable and efficient manner.
• Taking responsibility for own financial contribution.
• Working collaboratively with others and contributing to a positive, professional and inclusive working environment, aligned to JMW's values.
• The team are active with speaking engagements, and there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved with networking and business development activities for the right candidate.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

Contract drafting

Negotiation skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

JMW Solicitors LLP in Manchester is seeking an Employment Solicitor/Associate to join a fast-growing, entrepreneurial team recognised by Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500. You will manage your own caseload while supporting Partners, handling both respondent and claimant matters in a busy employment practice.

The role focuses on advising employers and employees, drafting contracts, and keeping up with developments in UK employment law.