Employment Solicitor

Job description

Employment Solicitor – Managing Associate

Manchester | Hybrid Working | Salary up to £110,000 DOE

A highly regarded and nationally recognised employment team is seeking to appoint an experienced Employment Solicitor at Managing Associate level, as part of its continued growth in Manchester.

Reporting directly to the Partner and Head of Department, this role offers a high degree of responsibility, client exposure and the opportunity to play a meaningful role in the strategic development of the practice.

Stellar employment opportunity

You will advise on the full spectrum of contentious respondent and non-contentious employment matters, acting for a diverse client base that includes corporates, public sector bodies and senior executives. The work will include:

• Unfair and wrongful dismissal claims
• Employment contract disputes and restrictive covenants
• Discrimination, equality and whistleblowing cases
• TUPE advice and employment support on corporate transactions
• Organisational change projects, redundancies and HR advisory work

A fantastic opportunity to progress your career

Applications are welcomed from Employment Solicitors with a broad range of PQE who are operating at, or ready to step into, Managing Associate level. You are likely to demonstrate:

• Strong respondent-side experience gained within a top-tier or well-regarded employment practice
• Technical excellence across both contentious and advisory work
• Commercial awareness and the ability to advise confidently at senior stakeholder level
• Ambition to contribute to departmental growth, leadership and mentoring

The key points

• Highly competitive salary up to £110,000 DOE
• Hybrid working and a flexible, supportive culture
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Clear and realistic progression routes, including pathways to Senior Associate and Legal Director
• A platform to build profile within a market-leading employment team

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious employment lawyer seeking long-term career development within a high-quality, collaborative and forward-thinking practice.

To apply, or to discuss the role in confidence, please get in touch.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

08-03-2026

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