Employment Solicitor

Salford – £42,000 - £53,500

Employment Solicitor | NQ - 3 Years' PQE | Cheshire
 
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor to join a well-established and growing law firm with offices across Cheshire and Greater Manchester.
 
This role offers exposure to a broad range of both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, acting for employers and employees across a variety of sectors. You will join a supportive team environment, working closely with experienced colleagues while developing your own caseload and contributing to the continued growth of the department.
 
The Role
 
Responsibilities will include:
  • Managing a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters for both employer and employee clients.
  • Advising on a wide range of workplace issues, including disciplinary and grievance matters, contracts of employment, redundancy, settlement agreements and Employment Tribunal claims.
  • Representing clients at Employment Tribunal hearings and other proceedings where appropriate.
  • Assisting on more complex matters alongside senior members of the team.
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships through the delivery of practical, commercial advice.
  • Supporting business development initiatives and helping to raise the profile of the Employment team.
  • Maintaining accurate file management and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
About You
 
Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with up to three years' post-qualification experience in Employment Law.
 
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
  • Experience managing employment law matters with an understanding of both contentious and advisory work.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Excellent communication and client care skills.
  • A collaborative approach with the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Good attention to detail and sound commercial awareness.
  • Proficiency with case management systems and Microsoft Office.
The Opportunity
 
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected regional practice offering high-quality work, ongoing support and genuine opportunities for career development. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary, performance-related incentives, generous annual leave and a positive, collaborative working environment.
 
 

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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: £42,000 - £53,500
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Salford
  • Reference: 1356316

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