Employment Solicitor | NQ – 5 PQE | Legal 500 Ranked Firm | Manchester
This highly ranked Legal 500 heavyweight, backed by international investment, has been established in the Manchester market for over 50 years.
With a track record of attracting lawyers from leading national and international practices, the firm boasts a client base that consistently punches above its size.
Due to continued growth, the firm is now looking to expand the Employment team in central Manchester. This presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking exposure to complex and high quality, predominately respondent‑based clients.
The Firm
This multi‑service practice is recognised for its strength in big‑ticket commercial, corporate and real estate matters, alongside a strong private client offering focused on high‑net‑worth individuals. Many of the firm’s longstanding client relationships stem directly from the partnership, creating a loyal and well‑established client base.
An excellent internal referral network ensures collaboration across departments, resulting in a joined‑up service that is increasingly rare in the modern legal market. As part of a wider global network of law firms the practice benefits from strong financial backing and international reach, while retaining its local heritage and close‑knit culture.
This balance has created a dynamic and ambitious environment that continues to attract lawyers from leading regional and international firms who are looking to make a tangible impact.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Solicitor to join a leading employment department and to work directly alongside the Managing Partner.
The team has strong expertise across contentious & non‑contentious Employment Law ranging from TUPE matters, tribunal work, employment contracts, discrimination cases and much more. Due to the firm’s heavy‑hitting corporate & commercial client base, the department attracts predominantly respondent‑based clients which span a variety of sectors such as retail, sports, leisure and financial services.
In this role you will be working directly alongside the managing partner, giving you an unrivalled platform to learn and develop. You will be provided access to a high‑net‑worth, complex client base giving you hands‑on experience that will put you ahead of your PQE.
Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor with NQ – 5 PQE
- Experience in Employment Law across both contentious and non‑contentious matters
- Motivated to handle high quality and technically strong work
What is on Offer
- The opportunity to work alongside lawyers with strong national and international pedigrees
- A Legal 500‑ranked department with a growing reputation in Employment Law
- High quality and complex work that exceeds the typical expectations of a firm of this size
- The chance to work alongside the managing partner of the firm, putting you at the forefront of the practice
This is a unique opportunity to join a well‑established Manchester practice with a strong client base in Employment Law.
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This highly ranked Legal 500 heavyweight, backed by international investment, has been established in the Manchester market for over 50 years.
With a track record of attracting lawyers from leading national and international practices, the firm boasts a client base that consistently punches above its size.
Due to continued growth, the firm is now looking to expand the Employment team in central Manchester. This presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking exposure to complex and high quality, predominately respondent‑based clients.
The Firm
This multi‑service practice is recognised for its strength in big‑ticket commercial, corporate and real estate matters, alongside a strong private client offering focused on high‑net‑worth individuals. Many of the firm’s longstanding client relationships stem directly from the partnership, creating a loyal and well‑established client base.
An excellent internal referral network ensures collaboration across departments, resulting in a joined‑up service that is increasingly rare in the modern legal market. As part of a wider global network of law firms the practice benefits from strong financial backing and international reach, while retaining its local heritage and close‑knit culture.
This balance has created a dynamic and ambitious environment that continues to attract lawyers from leading regional and international firms who are looking to make a tangible impact.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Solicitor to join a leading employment department and to work directly alongside the Managing Partner.
The team has strong expertise across contentious & non‑contentious Employment Law ranging from TUPE matters, tribunal work, employment contracts, discrimination cases and much more. Due to the firm’s heavy‑hitting corporate & commercial client base, the department attracts predominantly respondent‑based clients which span a variety of sectors such as retail, sports, leisure and financial services.
In this role you will be working directly alongside the managing partner, giving you an unrivalled platform to learn and develop. You will be provided access to a high‑net‑worth, complex client base giving you hands‑on experience that will put you ahead of your PQE.
Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor with NQ – 5 PQE
- Experience in Employment Law across both contentious and non‑contentious matters
- Motivated to handle high quality and technically strong work
What is on Offer
- The opportunity to work alongside lawyers with strong national and international pedigrees
- A Legal 500‑ranked department with a growing reputation in Employment Law
- High quality and complex work that exceeds the typical expectations of a firm of this size
- The chance to work alongside the managing partner of the firm, putting you at the forefront of the practice
This is a unique opportunity to join a well‑established Manchester practice with a strong client base in Employment Law.
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