Employment lawyer in Manchester

Job description

The Role

Employment - Associate Solicitor - Manchester - Up to £85,000 salary

We’re working exclusively with a fast-growing national law firm that’s redefining what it means to be a top-tier employer advisor. Their Employment team is expanding, and they’re looking for an experienced Employment Lawyer to focus on financial services clients, including banks, insurers, fintechs, and investment firms.

If you’re at a large firm and feel like your ideas get lost in the hierarchy, this is your chance to step into a role with real responsibility, direct client contact, and the opportunity to shape high-profile work.

The Candidate

• 2+ PQE in employment law with a solid track record advising employer clients.
• Confident in running your own matters and working directly with senior stakeholders.
• Commercial, pragmatic, and client-focused.
• Ambitious, collaborative, and ready to contribute to a growing, high-performing team.

Why this role:

• Exposure to challenging, high-profile financial services mandates.
• A culture that rewards initiative, ideas, and visibility.
• Hybrid working with genuine flexibility.
• Competitive salary with clear career progression.

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Up to £85,000 salary (depending on experience)
• Annual bonus scheme
• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and option to buy/sell
• Hybrid/flexible working
• Generous company pension
• Full benefits package

Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact Tara Halliwell, Senior Recruitment Consultant

Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 0793 999 2563

Email: Tara.Halliwell@williamjamesrecruitment.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-11-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English