Solicitor - Employment

JMW Solicitors LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JMW Solicitors LLP in Manchester is seeking an Employment Solicitor/Associate to join a fast-growing, entrepreneurial team recognised by Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500. You will manage your own caseload while supporting Partners, handling both respondent and claimant matters in a busy employment practice.

The role focuses on advising employers and employees, drafting contracts, and keeping up with developments in UK employment law.

Qualifications

• Experience in advising employers and employees on various employment law matters, including discrimination, redundancy, disciplinary procedures, and employment contracts.
• Experience in both respondent and claimant work.
• Exceptional understanding of UK employment law and keeps abreast of all latest developments.
• The ability to draft and review employment contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in representing clients in Employment Tribunals and mediations.
• Experience of negotiating settlement agreements on behalf of clients.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage own caseload while also supporting the wider team.
• Maintaining expertise by keeping up to date with developments in Employment law.
• Competently managing cases in a profitable and efficient manner.
• Taking responsibility for own financial contribution.
• Working collaboratively with others and contributing to a positive, professional and inclusive working environment, aligned to JMW's values.
• The team are active with speaking engagements, and there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved with networking and business development activities for the right candidate.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

Contract drafting

Negotiation skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Solicitor - Employment

Department: Employment

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Manchester

Reporting To: Simon Bloch

Description

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Manchester office in a fast growing and entrepreneurial team which is recognised by Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500. The team work collaboratively and are looking for a Solicitor or an Associate to work closely with the Partners, providing support on their cases, as well as managing their own caseload.

Our specialist team in Manchester provide expert advice to both businesses and individuals on all areas of employment law as it constantly evolves. The split of work is around 70% respondent and 30% claimant. There is very little - if anything - relating to employment law that we haven't dealt with, which is why our clients find we are the ideal law firm to have in their corner.

We have an impressive client base and have specific expertise in recruitment sector and work with a number of household recognised names within the hospitality sector. We also work with a mix of senior employees, directors, senior executives, and professionals.

This is a great opportunity for an exceptional candidate to work on a variety of high-quality work.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively manage own caseload while also supporting the wider team
• Maintaining expertise by keeping up to date with developments in Employment law
• Competently managing cases in a profitable and efficient manner
• Taking responsibility for own financial contribution
• Working collaboratively with others and contributing to a positive, professional and inclusive working environment, aligned to JMW's values
• The team are active with speaking engagements, and there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved with networking and business development activities for the right candidate.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

This role would suit an ambitious Associate from a leading Employment practice, ideally with 2-4 PQE:

• Experience in advising employers and employees on various employment law matters, including discrimination, redundancy, disciplinary procedures, and employment contracts
• Experience in both respondent and claimant work
• Exceptional understanding of UK employment law and keeps abreast of all latest developments
• The ability to draft and review employment contracts, policies, and procedures
• Experience in representing clients in Employment Tribunals and mediations
• Experience of negotiating settlement agreements on behalf of clients
• An interest in business development
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to build and maintaining relationships with clients and providing exceptional service and advice
• Working as part as a team as required and also independently as required
• The ability to proactively manage your time.