Solicitor (Commercial Health & Safety)

J&T Business Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal consulting firm is seeking a proactive Employment Law Solicitor in Manchester. The successful candidate will provide specialized advice on employment disputes and compliance matters, with a focus on client-driven solutions. Candidates should hold a UK qualification and have 2-4 years of experience in employment law. This full-time role offers competitive pay and the opportunity to work within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years post-qualification experience in employment law required.
• Experience in handling contentious and non-contentious employment law issues.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on various employment law issues.
• Manage a mixed caseload of disputes and advisory work.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide legal solutions.

Skills

Client relationship management

Employment law knowledge

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Education

UK-qualified solicitor (LLB/GDL, LPC/SQE)

Job description

Pay: 36221.54‑55000.00 per year

Job description : Position Summary

Seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Employment Law Solicitor to deliver specialized advice on both contentious (such as employment disputes and tribunals) and non‑contentious (including advisory compliance and transactional) matters for a diverse commercial client base. This role is well‑suited to legal professionals who excel in dynamic client‑driven environments and enjoy managing a broad cross‑section of business clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on wide‑ranging employment law issues including conduct absence discrimination, TUPE, redundancy and settlement agreements.
• Deliver practical commercially relevant advice through calls and written communication.
• Handle a mixed caseload managing both dispute resolution and advisory work (such as contract review and policy creation).
• Collaborate with HR teams, management and business stakeholders to offer effective legal solutions.
• Remain informed of the latest developments in employment law, sharing best practices with clients and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate detailed case management and client records.
• Consistently manage advisory duties while ensuring the delivery of exceptional service to clients.

Requirements

• UK‑qualified solicitor with 2–4 years post‑qualification experience in employment law.
• Proven expertise in contentious (tribunal/litigation) and non‑contentious (advisory/compliance) employment law.
• Adept at handling demanding caseloads and meeting deadlines reliably.
• Excellent communicator, skilled at building and sustaining client relationships.
• Practical problem solver with strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of employment legislation and HR practices in the UK.
• Able to work independently and thrive as part of a team.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Manchester.

To apply, submit a CV that highlights relevant experience in employment law and client advisory work.

Job Type

Full‑time

Education

Must be a UK‑qualified solicitor, meaning completion of required legal education and training, including: a qualifying law degree (LLB) or graduate diploma in law (GDL) for non‑law graduates; Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), depending on the qualification route; completion of a training contract or qualifying work experience (QWE).