Senior / Managing Solicitor – Employment

Achuman Capital; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable national law firm is looking for a Senior / Managing Associate to join their Employment team in Manchester. The successful candidate will handle employment tribunal claims, provide employee relations advice, and support transactional work across various sectors. This role requires 2+ years PQE, strong employment law background, and excellent communication skills. The firm offers a competitive salary package, flexible working, attractive annual leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Excellent salary package

Flexible working

Attractive annual leave

Performance-linked bonus

Professional development and training

Private healthcare

Friendly culture

Qualifications

• Advisory and litigation experience in employment law.
• Experience liaising with clients effectively.
• Technically excellent with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment tribunal claims.
• Provide advice on employee relations.
• Support transactional work for clients.

Skills

Advisory experience

Litigation experience

Strong communication skills

Team player

Commercial awareness

Education

2+ years PQE

Strong employment law background

Job description

We are working with a highly reputable national law firm based in various locations including Manchester, Bristol, Southampton, Plymouth, and Exeter for a Senior / Managing Associate to join their Employment team.

The Role

The successful candidate will join an innovative Employment team, advising on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious matters. The role includes handling employment tribunal claims, providing advice on employee relations, and supporting transactional work for clients across sectors such as retail and consumer, private equity development, and energy and infrastructure.

The solicitor will work collaboratively with the firm’s various offices, playing an active role in business development, while also strengthening existing client relationships.

Essential Criteria

• 2+ years’ PQE;
• Strong employment law background;
• Advisory and litigation experience;
• Experience liaising with clients;
• Strong team player;
• Commercial awareness;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Technically excellent.

Benefits

• Excellent salary package (commensurate with experience);
• Flexible working;
• Attractive annual leave;
• Performance-linked bonus;
• Professional development and training;
• Private healthcare
• Friendly culture.

Please contact Nuala Darragh on [phone] or email [e-mail] if you would like to have a confidential discussion about this opportunity.