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Employment Solicitor

Employment Solicitor

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

Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate – Manchester - Up to £95k + Benefits + Bonus


An award-winning, fast-growing national law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate in Manchester to join its highly regarded Chambers & Legal 500 ranked team.


This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor to join a forward-thinking firm known for its innovative, tech-enabled approach and genuinely flexible working culture. The firm operates as one national team, giving you access to a broad, high-quality client base and complex work across multiple sectors.


The Manchester team is led by highly experienced employment partners with deep expertise across both contentious and non-contentious matters, supported by a strong leadership group of partners and directors. You’ll work closely with senior lawyers advising on complex strategic projects, including large-scale restructures, TUPE, outsourcing and sensitive employment issues.


At this reputable national firm, you’ll benefit from a collaborative and inclusive environment where lawyers are encouraged to challenge convention, think commercially and deliver innovative solutions to clients.


The Role


  • Leading Employment Tribunal claims, predominantly acting for respondents
  • Advising on disciplinaries, grievances, dismissals and workplace disputes
  • Supporting complex restructures, redundancies and strategic reorganisation projects
  • Advising on TUPE, outsourcing and corporate transactions
  • Drafting employment contracts, policies, restrictive covenants and settlement agreements
  • Advising on executive exits and sensitive reputational matters
  • Delivering client training and practical employment law advice
  • Collaborating with a national employment team on high-value client work


The Candidate


  • Qualified Employment Solicitor with 1+ years PQE in Employment law
  • Experience advising employer/respondent clients
  • Strong technical grounding across contentious and advisory matters
  • Confident communicator able to engage senior stakeholders
  • Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach
  • Organised with the ability to manage a varied caseload
  • Ambitious with an interest in developing client relationships
  • Collaborative team player who thrives in a high-performing culture


The Benefits and How to Apply


  • Salary up to £95,000 depending on experience
  • Competitive bonus structure
  • 25 days annual leave increasing with service
  • Private healthcare
  • Life Assurance up to 6x salary
  • Critical illness cover up to 5x salary
  • Fully flexible and hybrid working model
  • Clear progression within a growing national team
  • Ongoing training and development support


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 highly regarded Legal 500 clients, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

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