Solicitor

Sanderson King; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive legal firm in Manchester is seeking an Associate Solicitor to join its Employment Law team. The role offers a salary of £50,000–£60,000, plus a performance-related bonus. Applicants should be qualified solicitors with employment law experience and excellent client communication skills. The position offers hybrid working, the chance for career progression, and high-quality legal work in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Hybrid working 3–4 days a week

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with proven employment law experience.
• Comfortable managing matters with a degree of autonomy.
• Strong technical ability with clear, commercial advice-giving skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising employers on a wide range of employment law matters.
• Managing Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal cases.
• Handling ACAS early conciliation and settlement negotiations.

Skills

Employment law experience

Client communication

Autonomy in managing matters

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Associate Solicitor – Employment Law

Manchester (City Centre)

Full-time, Permanent

£50,000–£60,000 + bonus

3–4 days per week in the office

A progressive and well-regarded legal firm is seeking an Associate Solicitor to join its established Employment Law team in central Manchester.

This is a strong opportunity for an employment lawyer with solid post-qualification experience to work within a Legal 500-recognised practice , advising a diverse client base on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious matters. The role offers high-quality work, genuine client exposure, and the chance to take increasing responsibility as part of a collaborative team.

The role will include :

• Advising employers on a wide range of employment law matters, including disputes, contracts, and HR processes
• Managing Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal cases, including advocacy where appropriate
• Handling ACAS early conciliation and settlement negotiations
• Drafting employment contracts, policies, and settlement agreements
• Delivering legal updates and practical training sessions to clients
• Supporting clients across sectors such as healthcare, hospitality, and professional services

About you :

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with proven employment law experience

Comfortable managing matters with a degree of autonomy

Strong technical ability with clear, commercial advice-giving skills

Confident communicator in a client-facing environment

Collaborative mindset with an interest in long-term progression

What’s on offer :

Salary of £50,000–£60,000 plus performance-related bonus

Hybrid working with 3–4 days per week in a modern Manchester city-centre office

High-quality work within a supportive, collegiate team

Clear development and progression pathway

Opportunity to be part of a growing, values-led legal business with national reach