Solicitor - Employment Law

Markel Corporation; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical

Dental

Life assurance & income protection

Generous pension

Flexible working

25 days holiday

Job summary

Markel Law is seeking a Solicitor in Employment Law to advise clients on contentious and non-contentious matters. You’ll handle tribunal proceedings, draft settlements and contracts, and contribute to HR-related guidance for a diverse client base.

The role blends high-quality work with a collaborative team culture in a hybrid Manchester setting. The ideal candidate has extensive employment law experience, strong drafting skills, and a client-focused approach within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Experience in undertaking both contentious and non-contentious work.
• Good IT skills across Microsoft, Word, Outlook etc.
• Excellent data entry skills and attention to detail/accuracy.
• Excellent customer care skills.
• Be commercially aware at all times.
• Have an analytical and problem–solving approach to advice.
• Ability to gain and retain client confidence.
• Sound working knowledge of electronic research facilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proceedings in Employment Tribunal on behalf of insured or private clients; review papers; draft claims or responses and EAT applications/responses.
• Comply with all case management instructions; briefing Counsel; attending hearings where appropriate.
• Provide opinions on prospects and advise on general HR issues and disputes before proceedings.
• Review, advise upon, and draft employment documents such as settlement agreements and contracts of employment.
• Assist with more complex projects like collective consultation and TUPE; disseminate updates and training to clients and colleagues.
• Keep accurate records and time entries; invoice clients as necessary.

Skills

Employment law

Legal drafting

Client relationship management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

IT skills

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal research databases

Job description

Solicitor – Employment LawManchester (hybrid working)Ready to take your employment law career further?At Markel Law, we don’t just practise law, we help businesses move forward with confidence. As part of a Fortune 500 group, we combine global strength with a people-first culture where your ideas, expertise, and ambition truly matter.We’re looking for a Solicitor to join our highly regarded Employment Law team, recognised in the Legal 500 and known for delivering pragmatic, commercially focused advice to a diverse client base.If you’re passionate about complex, high-quality work and want to play a key role in a growing, collaborative team this could be your next move !Why join Markel Law?Be part of a Legal 500-recognised employment team with deep expertiseWork on high-quality, complex matters across both contentious and non-contentious employment lawAdvise a broad client base—from SMEs to large national and international organisationsJoin a supportive, experienced team (majority 15+ years PQE)Enjoy real opportunities to develop leadership skills and shape junior talentWhat you’ll be doing:You’ll play a key role advising clients and managing employment matters end-to-end, including:Conducting proceedings in the Employment Tribunal on behalf of insured or private clients; to include:Reviewing papersDrafting claims or responses and EAT applications/responsesComplying with all case management instructionsBriefing CounselAttending hearings personally where appropriatePreparing witness statementsEnsuring that relevant stakeholders are kept up-dated in relation to prospects.Advising insurers, insured and private clients in relation to general employment law issues and existing or contemplated Employment disputes prior to the issue of proceedings; to include:All aspects of ACAS early conciliation including settlement and agreements.Providing opinions on prospects.Advising on general day to day HR issues and assisting with grievance and disciplinary procedures.Reviewing, advising upon and drafting employment documents such as Settlement agreements, contracts of employment, and company handbooks/policiesAdvising upon more complex project work such as Collective consultation and TUPEAssisting in disseminating employment law updates, mail shots, training to clients, the insurer and across the other Markel Law departments, to include:Assisting in the drafting of employment law material for use by colleagues or clientsAssisting in the presentation of courses in employment law for the benefit of colleagues, clients or prospective clientsAssisting colleagues in other departments by, where necessary, conducting disciplinary or grievance hearings or investigationsKeep accurate records and time record in an appropriate mannerInvoicing clients as necessaryWhat you’ll bring:Experience in undertaking both contentious and non-contentious workEducated to degree level or equivalentExperience of communicating effectively in a professional environment with a range of peopleGood IT skills across Microsoft, Word, Outlook etcExcellent data entry skills and attention to detail/accuracyHave excellent customer care skillsBe commercially aware at all timesHave an analytical and problem–solving approach to adviceBe able to work in a fast paced environment and uphold company standardsHave good document drafting skills and an eye for detailHave the ability to gain and retain the client confidenceHave sound working knowledge of all appropriate electronic research facilitiesWhat’s in it for you?Competitive salary + annual bonus25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays) with option to buy/sellPrivate medical, dental, life assurance & income protectionGenerous pension and additional lifestyle benefitsOngoing learning, development, and career progression opportunitiesA genuinely flexible working environmentOur culture:At Markel, everything we do is grounded in our values:We’re all about people. We win together. We strive for better. We enjoy the everyday. We think further.We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and bring their full selves to work.Ready to make your mark?Apply now and take the next step in your career with a business that invests in your future and empowers you to make a real difference.At Markel, we are all about the people, celebrating the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.We will ensure that individuals are provided with any reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at [e-mail] or call us at 0161 507 5827 to request any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed, including alternative formats of documents or information on how to apply offline.#LI-PC1#LI-Hybrid #PlayYourPartUK