Employment Associate Solicitor Job at United Kingdom Full Time

Employment Associate Solicitor / Senior Associate – Manchester – Up to £95k + Benefits + Bonus

An award-winning, fast-growing national law firm is seeking an Employment Associate Solicitor / Senior Associate in Manchester to join its highly regarded Chambers & Legal 500 ranked team.

This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious Employment Associate Solicitor / Senior Associate in Manchester to join a forward-thinking firm known for its innovative, tech-enabled approach and genuinely flexible working culture. The firm operates as one national team, giving you access to a broad, high-quality client base and complex work across multiple sectors.

The Manchester team is led by highly experienced employment partners with deep expertise across both contentious and non-contentious matters, supported by a strong leadership group of partners and directors. You’ll work closely with senior lawyers advising on complex strategic projects, including large-scale restructures, TUPE, outsourcing and sensitive employment issues.

At this reputable national firm, you’ll benefit from a collaborative and inclusive environment where lawyers are encouraged to challenge convention, think commercially and deliver innovative solutions to clients.

The Role

• Leading Employment Tribunal claims, predominantly acting for respondents
• Advising on disciplinaries, grievances, dismissals and workplace disputes
• Supporting complex restructures, redundancies and strategic reorganisation projects
• Advising on TUPE, outsourcing and corporate transactions
• Drafting employment contracts, policies, restrictive covenants and settlement agreements
• Advising on executive exits and sensitive reputational matters
• Delivering client training and practical employment law advice
• Collaborating with a national employment team on high-value client work

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with 1+ years PQE in Employment law
• Experience advising employer/respondent clients
• Strong technical grounding across contentious and advisory matters
• Confident communicator able to engage senior stakeholders
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach
• Organised with the ability to manage a varied caseload
• Ambitious with an interest in developing client relationships
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a high-performing culture

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Salary up to £95,000 depending on experience
• Competitive bonus structure
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service
• Private healthcare
• Life Assurance up to 6x salary
• Critical illness cover up to 5x salary
• Fully flexible and hybrid working model
• Clear progression within a growing national team
• Ongoing training and development support

Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone

Contact: Oliver Hines (Retained Consultant)

Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377

Mobile: 07904 630 131

Email:

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded Legal 500 clients, advising on senior and strategic appointments.