Hybrid Employment Law Associate - Diverse Caseload, Growth

Markel Law; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Private medical and dental cover

Life assurance and income protection

Travel insurance

Career development and progression

Job summary

Markel Law in Manchester is seeking an Employment Law Associate to join our growing team. You’ll handle a varied and high-quality caseload across contentious and non-contentious matters, working closely with Partners in a supportive, people-first environment.

This hybrid role offers real responsibility from day one, with opportunities for career development within a leading employment practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with experience in contentious and non-contentious employment law.
• Experience within a law firm or professional services environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing Employment Tribunal claims from inception to conclusion.
• Drafting ET claims, responses and EAT applications.
• Preparing witness statements and legal documentation.
• Conducting advocacy at Preliminary and Final Hearings where appropriate.
• Instructing and working with Counsel.
• Advising clients on a wide range of non-contentious employment matters.
• Supporting disciplinary, grievance and investigation processes.
• Keeping clients and internal stakeholders updated on case strategy and prospects.
• Contributing to employment law updates, training and client-facing materials.

Skills

Employment Tribunal experience

Drafting and analytical skills

Client communication

Commercial, solutions-focused advice

Attention to detail and case mgmt

Client relationship building

IT and legal research capability

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Markel Law in Manchester is seeking an Employment Law Associate to join our growing team. You’ll handle a varied and high-quality caseload across contentious and non-contentious matters, working closely with Partners in a supportive, people-first environment.

This hybrid role offers real responsibility from day one, with opportunities for career development within a leading employment practice.