Senior Employment Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law practice in Manchester is seeking a highly experienced employment solicitor to manage complex employment law matters and lead junior lawyers. The role involves advising prestigious clients across the UK in the health sector. The practice offers flexible hybrid working, competitive benefits, and excellent career development prospects.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare cover

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Income protection

Travel loan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 6 years’ post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Strong technical expertise and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven leadership, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on contentious and non-contentious employment issues.
• Lead and supervise junior fee-earners.
• Prepare tribunal bundles and witness statements.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tribunal litigation

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

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Location: Manchester or Liverpool

Salary: up to £70,000 dependent on experience

The Opportunity

A leading national law practice is seeking a highly experienced employment solicitor to join its Employment, Pensions & Immigration (EPI) team to work primarily with health care sector clients. This senior position offers the chance to lead complex employment law, manage high-value client relationships, and play a key role in mentoring junior lawyers.

This role offers the chance to advise a portfolio of high-profile organisations across the UK, including some of the country’s largest and most respected employers. The calibre of clients and the strength of long-standing relationships reflect the exceptional quality of service delivered by the team.

The successful candidate will join the Manchester office, currently comprising three Partners, two Principal Associates, one Associate and a Trainee. Recognised in the leading legal directories, the team has strong ambitions for further growth and offers excellent prospects for career development.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage a broad range of employment matters, including unfair dismissal, grievances, discrimination, industrial relations, tribunal litigation, and equal pay. Responsibilities will include:

• Providing strategic legal advice to clients on contentious and non-contentious employment issues.
• Leading and supervising junior fee-earners.
• Preparing tribunal bundles, witness statements, and other legal documents.
• Delivering training, writing thought-leadership content, and contributing to business development.
• Meeting client service levels, managing reporting requirements, and ensuring compliance with deadlines.

The Candidate

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 6 years’ post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Strong technical expertise and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven leadership, communication, organisational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advocacy experience and tribunal litigation skills are highly desirable.
• Sector-specific experience in healthcare is advantageous but not essential.

The Benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
• 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private healthcare cover, pension scheme with employer contribution, and life insurance.
• Income protection, travel loan, cycle-to-work scheme, and technology purchase plan.
• Gym and dental discounts, employee assistance programme, and peer-recognition awards.