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Employment PartnerWilliam James Recruitment • Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Employment Partner

Employment Partner

William James Recruitment • Manchester, England, United Kingdom
10 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Employment Solicitor / Partner – Manchester - Up to £180,000 + 25% Bonus + Benefits


This opportunity offers an experienced Employment Solicitor the platform to develop their profile within the Manchester market as a genuinely market-facing hire, with the autonomy and support to generate and win new business.


As an Employment Solicitor / Partner, you will play a key role in driving the firm’s growth in Manchester, taking ownership of client relationships, developing new workstreams, and enhancing the firm’s presence in the region.


For the right individual, this role offers a clear pathway to equity and long-term leadership, with the opportunity to shape the future direction of the Manchester employment practice.


The Role


  • Advising on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
  • Driving business development activity, networking, and pipeline generation
  • Building and managing your own client base, supported by strong national referral networks
  • Playing a key role in strengthening the firm’s presence in the Manchester market
  • Contributing to regional strategy and the continued growth of the corporate practice
  • Leading, mentoring, and developing junior lawyers within the team


The Candidate


  • Established Employment Solicitor or Partner with experience across a range of employment matters
  • Proven or emerging track record in business development and winning work
  • Strong reputation within the North West market, ideally with a portable following
  • Commercially astute with strong strategic judgement
  • Ambitious, driven, and motivated to progress within a growing practice
  • Confident in client relationship management, leadership, and team development


The Benefits & How to Apply


  • Competitive basic salary up to £180,000 (depending on experience)
  • Market-leading bonus structure up to 25%
  • 33 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance and pension contributions
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Clear and supported progression pathway to equity


Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone.


Contact: Oliver Hines (Retained Consultant)

Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377

Mobile: 07904 630 131

Email: Oliver.hines@williamjamesrecruitment.com


More About William James Recruitment


William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

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