Unique Employment Law Opportunity | Hybrid/Remote | High-Growth Team | Real Career Progression

QED Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth legal firm in Manchester is seeking an Employment Law Solicitor/Senior Associate for a hybrid role. The successful candidate will manage a variety of employment issues, provide advisory support, and thrive in a team known for its diversity and collaborative culture. The role offers competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, with emphasis on professional development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

34 days’ holiday

Enhanced pension

Income protection

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Solid experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment work.
• Ability to work within a diverse team environment.

Responsibilities

• Cover the full range of employment issues, including straightforward and complex cases.
• Advise and represent both employees and employers.
• Draft contracts, policies, and handbooks.

Skills

Litigation experience

Advisory skills

Drafting contracts

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

Overview

Employment Law Solicitor/Senior Associate | Hybrid/Remote | High-Growth Team | Real Career Progression

If you're an Employment Solicitor interested in a position with variety, support, and real scope for development within an in-house environment, this is for you.

Responsibilities

• Cover the full range of employment issues, from straightforward unfair dismissal and unpaid wage claims to complex whistleblowing and discrimination matters, with around 80% of the work being litigious.
• Advise and represent both employees and employers.
• Provide valuable non-contentious support including drafting contracts, policies, handbooks, and advising on settlement agreements.
• In addition to litigation, contribute to advisory HR work and advocacy.

Team and Growth

You'll be joining a team known for its diversity of experience and background, including paralegals who’ve built strong careers without traditional qualification routes. There is a genuine sense of collaboration, with opportunities to take ownership of your caseload, contribute to team performance, and develop your professional profile within a £3.5m revenue-generating department.

Role Structure

This is a hybrid role (3 days WFH), but the firm is open to fully remote arrangements depending on experience. Full-time is preferred, but part-time applicants (four days or equivalent hours) are welcomed. You’ll need solid experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment work.

Training and Development

The department is committed to training and development. They currently support 7-8 apprentice solicitors and offer 4-5 internal training contracts annually, with this level of investment contributing to a strong junior pipeline.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous benefits package, including 34 days’ holiday (with the option to buy more)
• Enhanced pension
• Income protection
• Group legal protection
• Health cash plan
• Culture of flexibility, inclusion, and work-life balance