Associate Attorney, Employment Focus Job at United Kingdom Full Time

Employment Associate Solicitor / Senior Associate – Manchester – Up to £95k + Benefits + BonusAn 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 RoleLeading Employment Tribunal claims, predominantly acting for respondentsAdvising on disciplinaries, grievances, dismissals and workplace disputesSupporting complex restructures, redundancies and strategic reorganisation projectsAdvising on TUPE, outsourcing and corporate transactionsDrafting employment contracts, policies, restrictive covenants and settlement agreementsAdvising on executive exits and sensitive reputational mattersDelivering client training and practical employment law adviceCollaborating with a national employment team on high-value client workThe CandidateQualified Solicitor with 1+ years PQE in Employment lawExperience advising employer/respondent clientsStrong technical grounding across contentious and advisory mattersConfident communicator able to engage senior stakeholdersCommercially minded with a pragmatic approachOrganised with the ability to manage a varied caseloadAmbitious with an interest in developing client relationshipsCollaborative team player who thrives in a high-performing cultureThe Benefits and How to ApplySalary up to £95,000 depending on experienceCompetitive bonus structure25 days annual leave increasing with servicePrivate healthcareLife Assurance up to 6x salaryCritical illness cover up to 5x salaryFully flexible and hybrid working modelClear progression within a growing national teamOngoing training and development supportApply in the strictest confidence online or via telephoneContact: Oliver Hines (Retained Consultant)Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377Mobile: 07904 630 131Email: oliver.hines@williamjamesrecruitment.comMore About William James RecruitmentWilliam 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.