Regional Employment Rights Manager

Thompsons Solicitors; North East; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Newcastle is seeking a Regional Employment Rights Manager to lead strategic initiatives and manage key cases. This hybrid role offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact in Employment Rights. Ideal candidates have experience in team management and a deep understanding of client care. Competitive benefits include a car allowance and health insurance.

Benefits

GBP 5,500 car allowance

Contributory pension

Health insurance

Enhanced leave

Qualifications

• Proven track record in team management and performance excellence.
• Deep understanding and experience with Employment Rights.
• Familiarity with trade union and Labour movement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Managing Partner to drive strategic initiatives.
• Manage a caseload of meaningful cases.
• Spearhead projects to improve branch performance.

Skills

Team management

Performance excellence

Client care

Decision-making skills

Organizational prowess

Empathy with trade union

Education

Admitted Solicitor or FILEX qualifications

Job description

Overview

Regional Employment Rights Manager

Application Deadline: 12 September 2025

Department: Employment Rights

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Newcastle

Description

Join Thompsons Solicitors as an Employment Rights (ER) Regional Manager and lead with passion, strategy, and innovation.

This hybrid role offers the best of both worlds: flexibility and the chance to shape the future of our regional presence.

The role

You'll partner with the Managing Partner to drive strategic initiatives, manage a caseload of meaningful cases, and spearhead projects that improve branch performance and lead with passion, strategy, and innovation. This is your opportunity to guide and inspire a team of specialists, delivering excellence in client service and operations while making a tangible impact in the legal landscape.

Who we are looking for

We're seeking an experienced leader with a proven track record in team management, performance excellence, and client care. Whether you're an Admitted Solicitor or hold FILEX qualifications, your decision-making skills, organizational prowess, and empathy with the trade union and Labour movement will set you apart. A deep understanding of and experience with Employment Rights is essential.

Benefits

At Thompsons, we recognize and reward excellence. You'll enjoy a hybrid-working environment, generous benefits including a GBP 5,500 car allowance, contributory pension, health insurance, enhanced leave, and much more.

Here, your leadership and innovation won't just be valued – they'll make a real difference.

For a confidential conversation, please contact Steven King at [e-mail]