Senior Employment Associate

Greater Manchester – £62,000 - £76,000

Senior Employment Associate - Hybrid | £60,000 - £76,000 | Permanent
 
A leading UK law firm is seeking a talented Senior Associate to join its growing Employment Law team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced employment solicitor to take on a high-calibre caseload while enjoying a flexible, supportive working environment.
 
The Opportunity
 
You’ll play a key role in advising a broad range of clients across both the public and private sectors. The work is varied and engaging, covering all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law, including:
  • Employment tribunals and dispute resolution
  • Discrimination and whistleblowing claims
  • TUPE, restructures and redundancy
  • Day-to-day HR advisory and strategy
  • Drafting employment contracts, policies, and agreements
What You'll Bring
  • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales, ideally with 6+ years’ PQE
  • Strong technical expertise in employment law, especially tribunal and discrimination matters
  • Experience supervising junior team members or mentoring trainees
  • Commercial acumen with a practical, client-focused approach
  • Confident communicator with excellent drafting and negotiation skills
Why Join This Firm?
  • Hybrid working: 2 days from home, 3 in the office
  • Supportive culture: Collaborative, inclusive team where development is encouraged
  • Career growth: Clear progression with the autonomy to shape your path
  • Modern offices: Comfortable working environment and strong tech support
  • Competitive salary: £62,000 - £76,000 depending on experience
If you’re looking for a career-defining next step within a high-performing, people-first Employment team - this could be it.
 
Apply now to find out more.

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Ryan McNamara

Head of North West & Yorkshire
0161 233 6360

ryan.mcnamara@douglas-scott.co.uk

Ryan McNamara, Head of North West and Yorkshire at Douglas Scott for over 6 years, specialises in Private Practice recruitment across the region. Since joining in 2018, Ryan has recruited for roles ranging from Legal Assistant to Partner, working with regional practices, boutique firms, and large national and international firms. He supports well-established departments and firms looking to expand into new areas of law.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Employment Law
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £62,000 - £76,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Greater Manchester
  • Reference: 1246635

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