Senior Associate Employment

Simpson Judge; Manchester; Presencial; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Simpson Judge is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor at Associate or Senior Associate level to join the Employment & HR team in the North West, based in Manchester or Preston.

You will handle a varied caseload with respondent work, advise business clients on day-to-day employment and HR issues, and contribute to client development. A collaborative team environment and growth opportunities are offered.

Formación

• Qualified Solicitor with 5–10 years' PQE in Employment Law.
• Experience advising business clients in a commercial environment.
• Strong track record handling respondent Employment Tribunal matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and client care.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a varied caseload of respondent employment matters.
• Advise business clients on day-to-day employment and HR issues.
• Draft/review employment contracts, staff handbooks and related documents.
• Attend Employment Tribunals and Court hearings as required.
• Support junior fee earners and supervise where appropriate.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development.

Conocimientos

Employment Law

Client relationships

Contract drafting

Team supervision

Business development

Descripción del empleo

Title: Associate / Senior Associate (Employment)

5–10 Years PQE

Flexible Location | North West

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Solicitor (Associate or Senior Associate level) to join a growing and supportive Employment & HR team based in either Manchester or Preston.

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking and collaborative legal team with an established client base, advising a range of business and commercial clients. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, predominantly involving respondent work, while playing an active role in developing client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the team.

The role would suit a commercially minded Employment Solicitor who enjoys working closely with business owners, senior management teams and HR professionals, providing practical, commercially focused advice.

The Role

• Managing an interesting and varied caseload of predominantly respondent employment matters.
• Advising business clients on a wide range of day-to-day employment law and HR issues.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, attending meetings and providing clear, practical advice.
• Drafting, reviewing and advising on employment contracts, staff handbooks and associated documentation, including agreements for senior employees, directors and self-employed individuals.
• Handling Employment Tribunal claims from initial instruction through to conclusion.
• Supporting corporate transactions and providing employment law input on corporate support matters.
• Liaising with Counsel, experts and other relevant parties.
• Attending Employment Tribunals and Court hearings where required.
• Managing matters efficiently, ensuring compliance with procedural requirements and deadlines.
• Supporting and supervising junior fee earners, delegating work where appropriate.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business and identifying opportunities for cross-referrals.
• Contributing to business development, networking and marketing initiatives.
• Supporting the continued development and success of the Employment & HR team.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified Solicitor with 5–10 years' PQE in Employment Law.
• Experience advising business clients, ideally within a commercial law firm environment.
• Strong experience handling respondent Employment Tribunal matters.
• Confident advising business owners, senior managers and HR teams on day-to-day employment and HR issues.
• Experience drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies, procedures and staff handbooks.
• Exposure to corporate support work and employment aspects of corporate transactions.
• Excellent client care and relationship-building skills.
• Strong technical knowledge and the ability to provide commercially focused, pragmatic advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• A collaborative approach, alongside the confidence to use initiative and take ownership of matters.

Desirable Experience

• Experience supervising and mentoring junior fee earners.
• Involvement in business development, networking and marketing activities.
• Experience delivering employment law and HR training to business clients, either in person or remotely.

If you are looking to join a progressive and supportive team, work with an established commercial client base and play an active role in the ongoing development of a successful Employment & HR practice