Our client is a modern and progressive multi office law firm and is also part of a Fortune 500 global listed company. 
 We currently have a new role for an Associate  or Senior Associate Solicitor in the Manchester office working on a hybrid basis supporting on both conscientious and non-contentious employment law cases on behalf of the firm’s SME and large national / international businesses.  You’ll be joining a growing legal 500 recognised team spanning several offices.
 What you’ll be doing:
 You will support clients on a range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, including:
- Advising on ACAS early conciliation, prospects, HR issues, and grievance/disciplinary procedures
 
- Drafting and reviewing contracts, handbooks, and settlement agreements
 
- Managing Employment Tribunal and EAT claims, from instruction to hearing on behalf of defendants / respondents
 
- Conducting advocacy (where appropriate), case management, witness statements, and client briefings
 
- Delivering training, legal updates, and contributing to cross-team knowledge sharing
 
- Building and nurturing strong client relationships
 
To succeed in this role you will have:-
- Strong experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment law
 
- 5 PQE experience
 
- Current Practising Certificate as a solicitor or barrister in the UK
 
- Excellent communication, drafting and analytical skills
 
- Confidence in client-facing roles, with strong commercial awareness
 
- Ability to manage a busy caseload with independence and efficiency
 
- Commitment to CPD, teamwork and continuous improvement
 
Salary to £65k plus 10% bonus plus fantastic benefits package.
 If you’d like to know more then please get in touch or submit your CV.