Employment Associate / Senior Associate

This is a high-level opportunity to work with industry leaders. You will have exposure to work with top clients at a dynamic firm that has a high level of technical know-how with commercial astuteness, putting you ahead of the curve.

The Firm

This top tier mid-sized firm are powerful in impact, entrepreneurial and a high-quality commercial law firm. They are multi award winning, and have recently won the award for law firm of the year at a prestigious industry award ceremony. This has positioned the practice as the leading alternative to the regional and national practices in the North West.

The firm have an impressive client base, which has a growing number of FTSE 250 companies. The firm is a member of a global association of law firms, giving them a competitive edge, and a significant proportion of their work an international element.

The firm has a strong leadership team and ambitious plans to continue growing their departments housing industry leaders. It's their partner led approach to their client service that cements their longstanding relationships.

The practice is a genuine investor in people, making it an innovative place to work with countless opportunities for progression and no feeling of hitting a glass ceiling. They want you to excel and reach your full potential with a number of promotions, showing the level of career prospects.

The Role

The firm are looking for an Employment Associate to join their flourishing Manchester office in the heart of the City.

You will work closely with the Partners within the employment department, and more generally across the firm, to drive the business forwards.

You will work on a varied and interesting caseload which will cover a broad spectrum of contentious and non-contentious work. This role has been created for an individual seeking variety including anything from TUPE matters to Tribunal related work.

This role comes with strong prospects to progress, in line with the growth agenda. The firm are succession planning are keen to find the next generation of senior Lawyers.
Requirements

• You will be an Employment Associate with at least 1-5 years PQE (there is no upper limit regarding the amount of experience)
• Experience in high quality non contentious corporate support work
• You will have a strong technical knowledge and first-class communication skills
• You will have strong business development capabilities
• A transferable client base or regional contacts is highly advantageous
• Salary is competitive and negotiable depending on your level of experience, on offer is an excellent benefits package and bonus scheme

This will be a hands-on Employment Associate role with this entrepreneurial and dynamic firm in the heart of Manchester.

Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.