Senior Employment Solicitor

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in Manchester seeks an experienced Senior Employment Solicitor to manage complex employment law cases, from tribunal litigation to advising on HR policies. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of PQE, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to mentor junior team members. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in employment law required.
• Strong experience in tribunal litigation and HR policies.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on employment matters including tribunal litigation and restructures.
• Advise on HR policies and business change projects.
• Manage client relationships and deliver legal advice.

Skills

Contentious and advisory employment work

Drafting and negotiation skills

Client management skills

Organisational abilities

Education

Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in employment law

Job description

Senior Employment Solicitor (5+ PQE)

Salary: £78,000 - £85,000. Location: Manchester.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Employment Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join a successful employment law team, advising on a range of complex contentious and non-contentious matters. You'll manage your own caseload, lead high-value matters, and support the growth of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on employment matters including tribunal litigation, discrimination, whistleblowing, restructures and TUPE
• Advise on employment relations, HR policies and business change projects
• Draft and negotiate employment documentation including settlement and service agreements
• Manage client relationships and deliver commercially focused legal advice
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to team development
• Support business development initiatives

Requirements

• Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in employment law
• Strong experience in contentious and advisory employment work
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and client management skills
• Commercially aware with strong organisational abilities
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members

If this role is of interest, please contact Aimee Mann at Sellick Partnership for a confidential discussion.

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