In-house Employment Solicitor

Page Personnel; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major banking institution in Manchester is seeking an experienced In-house Employment Solicitor. The role involves providing legal advice on employment matters, drafting contracts, and managing litigation. Applicants should have a strong background in respondent employment law with 6-12 years of PQE. The position offers a competitive salary between £100,000 and £125,000 per annum and a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• 6-12 years PQE required.
• Strong background in employment law essential.
• Experience in managing employment litigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on employment law matters including contracts and disputes.
• Draft and review employment contracts and policies.
• Manage employment-related litigation and liaise with external legal advisers.

Skills

Respondent Employment law expertise

Experience in financial services

In-house legal experience

Strong communication skills

Job description

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In-house Employment Solicitor, Manchester

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Page Personnel

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

• Join a large bank as Employment Legal Counsel
• Great salary and benefits on offer

About Our Client

The client is a large well known bank who have a large In-house legal function across the UK. Based in Manchester the client is keen to speak to mid to senior level Employment lawyers looking for a move into industry. The client offer hybrid working and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Job Description

The In-house Employment Solicitor will deal with a range of work and responsibilities including;

• Provide advice on employment law matters, including contracts, policies, and disputes.
• Draft and review employment contracts, policies.
• Advise on employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinaries, and redundancies.
• Support internal stakeholders on employment law implications for business decisions.
• Manage employment-related litigation and liaise with external legal advisers where necessary.
• Work closely with the senior lawyer in the team.
• Stay updated on changes in employment law and advise the business accordingly.

The Successful Applicant

The successful In-house Employment Solicitor should be / have:

• A strong background in respondent Employment law ideally with FS experience
• Likely to be around 6-12 years PQE
• In-house experience gained as a secondment or currently working In-house
• Ties to Manchester

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging between £100000 and £125000 per annum.
• Bonus scheme available to reward performance.
• Hybrid working arrangement to support work-life balance.