Employment Solicitor
Manchester – £48,000 - £65,000
Associate Employment Solicitor
Location: 1 day per week in Manchester office
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Solicitor to join its legal team, supporting a variety of employment law matters across contentious and non-contentious workstreams.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a number of large retail sector clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Location: 1 day per week in Manchester office
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Solicitor to join its legal team, supporting a variety of employment law matters across contentious and non-contentious workstreams.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a number of large retail sector clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advising on ACAS early conciliation, HR processes, grievance and disciplinary procedures
- Drafting and reviewing employment documentation including contracts, policies, handbooks, and settlement agreements
- Managing Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal matters, from instruction through to hearing
- Conducting advocacy, case management, witness preparation, and briefing internal stakeholders
- Delivering legal training and updates, contributing to internal knowledge sharing
- Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external clients
- UK qualified solicitor or barrister with a valid Practising Certificate
- Minimum 7-8 years' post-qualification experience in employment law
- Proven experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters
- Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
- Commercially aware, confident in advising clients, and able to manage a busy caseload independently
- Committed to continuous learning and collaboration
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional leave
- Private medical and dental cover, life assurance, income protection, and travel insurance
- A collaborative working culture that supports professional growth and career development
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: £48,000 - £65,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Manchester
- Reference: 1271119
