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Employment SolicitorWilliam James Recruitment • Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Employment Solicitor

Employment Solicitor

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

Job Description

Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate - Manchester - Up to £80k + 25% Bonus + Benefits



Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.


A highly ranked national law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Chambers & Legal 500 ranked Employment practice in Manchester.



This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor / Senior Associate to join one of the largest and most established employment teams in the UK. Operating as part of a national platform spanning multiple UK and international offices, the team advises a broad range of market-leading clients across financial services, healthcare and commercial sectors.



The Manchester team has a strong and growing reputation and works closely with colleagues nationally while also acting for clients across the North-West. You will gain exposure to complex, high-quality work within a collaborative and well-resourced environment.



The Role




  • Advising employers on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters


Supporting Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation under supervision


Working on complex discrimination, whistleblowing and breach of contract claims


Assisting with restructures, redundancies and TUPE projects in the UK and internationally


Providing day-to-day employment advisory support by telephone and email


Supervising and supporting the development of trainees and paralegals


Contributing to business development, networking and client training initiatives


Supporting knowledge sharing, precedents and internal training activity




The Candidate




  • Qualified Employment Solicitor with ideally 1+ years PQE


Experience advising employers on tribunal claims and contentious matters


Background advising clients within financial services, commercial or public sectors preferred


Strong technical knowledge with a commercial, solutions-focused mindset


Confident communicator able to build trusted client relationships


Independent thinker with good judgement and initiative


Enthusiastic team player with a flexible approach


Interest in business development and wider team contribution




The Benefits and How to Apply




  • Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience


Market-leading bonus up to 25%


25 days annual leave increasing with service


Private healthcare


Buy or sell up to 5 holidays


5% employer pension contribution


Fully flexible and hybrid working model


Clear progression within a ranked team




Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone.



Contact: Oliver Hines (Retained Consultant)


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More About William James Recruitment



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

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