Employment Solicitor

Job title: Employment Solicitor (3–5 PQE)

Location : Greater Manchester

Salary: Dependent on experience

Legal 500 Firm

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.

The Opportunity

A top tier Legal 500 recognised firm is looking to strengthen its already established Employment team with the appointment of an Employment Solicitor at 3–5 years PQE.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to build on their existing experience, work alongside experienced senior fee earners and develop their career within a supportive and well-established team. The role will involve a combination of contentious and non-contentious employment work, giving you exposure to a diverse range of instructions and the opportunity to further develop your technical expertise.

You will also play an important role in supporting senior fee earners with their caseloads, working alongside experienced members of the team on more complex and interesting matters.

There will be the opportunity to develop your own client relationships and caseload over time, while benefiting from the experience and support of the wider team.

What you’ll be doing

• Advising employers and employees on a broad range of employment matters
• Handling both contentious and non-contentious employment work
• Supporting senior fee earners on their existing caseloads
• Assisting with employment tribunal claims and associated litigation
• Advising on settlement agreements, contracts and employment documentation
• Providing day-to-day employment advice to clients
• Assisting with more complex and high-value matters
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm
• Taking increasing responsibility for your own matters and caseload as your experience develops

Candidate Profile

• 3-5 years PQE
• Experience dealing with non contentious and contentious employment matters
• Has strong technical employment law knowledge
• Commercially aware and able to provide pragmatic, client-focused advice
• Confident dealing directly with clients
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Can manage their own workload while working effectively as part of a team
• Organised, proactive and detail-oriented
• Enjoys working collaboratively with senior fee earners and colleagues
• Keen to develop their own caseload and client relationships
• Looking for a long-term career opportunity rather than simply their next role

Why consider the role?

This is a great opportunity to join an established Employment team within a Legal 500 firm, offering a strong platform for someone looking to take the next step in their career. xwzovoh

You’ll have the benefit of working alongside experienced senior lawyers, gaining exposure to a varied caseload and developing your experience across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.