Employment Associate / Senior Associate

Founded less than a decade ago, this forward thinking firm has quickly earned a reputation as Manchester's leading legal disruptor. Recognised in The Legal 500 across multiple practice areas and strengthened by partners from top tier international firms, they are now seeking to take the next step in their growth journey with the appointment of a Employment Associate / Senior Associate

The Firm

This modern, forward thinking firm has quickly established itself as one of Manchester's most innovative legal players, earning multiple Legal 500 accolades across multiple practice areas in less than a decade. They have built a partnership of high calibre lawyers from top tier international firms, combining heavyweight expertise with a fresh, dynamic approach.

Operating as a full service practice, they advise major corporate clients across Corporate Law, Employment, Commercial Disputes and Construction, while also offering tailored services for HNW and UHNW individuals in Property, Private Client and Family matters. The culture is deliberately open and non hierarchical. Partners are approachable and actively involved in the development of their team, making career progression routes transparent and achievable.

With substantial financial investment from the partnership, the firm is poised for significant expansion over the next 5-10 years. This is evidenced by the opening of 2 new offices in the last 12 months.

Their strategic plan focuses on sustainable, high-quality growth, strengthening existing departments and developing new practice areas to cement their position as a market leader in the North West and beyond. For ambitious lawyers, this means joining at a pivotal stage with genuine opportunities to shape the future direction of the business.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity to work directly alongside a Leading L500 ranked figure in the Employment Law space.

The Employment department of this firm offers their services across a broad range of Employment matters, both contentious & non-contentious. Types of work includes:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment contracts, policies, and settlement agreements.
• Providing guidance on TUPE processes
• Employment Tribunals
• Discrimination cases, unfair dismissals, grievance procedures and more.
• Corporate Support

Due to the firms strong corporate client base, corporate support underpins the department making existing experience in this area highly favourable.

What's on offer?

• An above market rate salary depending on experience and background
• The chance to work alongside a highly ranked L500 recommended individual
• Broad work including exposure to contentious & non-contentious elements of employment law
• A platform to grow and develop a practice

Requirements

• You will be a Employment Solicitor 1+ years PQE

This is a unique opportunity for an Employment Solicitor to join a growing team based in Manchester