Employment Solicitor

Job Title: Employment Solicitor

Location: Manchester

Experience Level: 5–7 Years PQE

Leading Legal 500 Firm

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Solicitor (5–7 PQE) to join the highly regarded Employment team at a leading independent commercial law firm based in the heart of Manchester.

The firm is well known for advising entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, corporates and high-net-worth individuals, providing commercially focused legal services across a full range of practice areas. Its Employment team is recognised in Legal 500 for delivering pragmatic, strategic advice across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.

Due to continued growth and success, the firm is looking to recruit an experienced employment lawyer to join its expanding and well-respected team.

Key Responsibilities

You will work on a varied and high-quality caseload including:

• Employment Tribunal litigation (including whistleblowing, discrimination and unfair dismissal claims)
• Senior executive appointments and exits
• Restrictive covenants and confidential information disputes
• Restructures, redundancies and TUPE matters
• Settlement agreements and advisory work for HR teams and senior leadership
• Urgent injunction applications

You will also have the opportunity to build strong client relationships, mentor junior colleagues and contribute to business development, supported by a dedicated marketing team.

The Team & Culture

You will be joining a collaborative and supportive employment team led by an experienced Head of Department, working alongside recognised employment specialists within a firm that values teamwork, approachability and high-quality client service.

The firm also has access to a trusted international legal network, allowing it to support clients on cross-border employment matters when required.

What We’re Looking For

• 5–7 years’ PQE in employment law
• Experience managing your own employment caseload across contentious and non-contentious matters
• Strong drafting and advisory skills
• Employment Tribunal experience (advocacy experience advantageous but not essential)
• Confidence supervising junior colleagues and delegating effectively
• Strong commercial awareness and an interest in developing client relationships

What’s on Offer

• High-quality, varied employment work
• Direct client access and genuine responsibility
• Mentoring from experienced partners and clear progression opportunities
• Hybrid working and a collaborative working culture

Benefits include:

• 25 days’ annual leave + birthday leave
• Annual bonus scheme
• Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Flexible pension scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Employee health plan and counselling support
• Life assurance and income protection
• Travel season ticket loan
• Office gym membership
• Training and development opportunities
• Volunteering and community engagement opportunities
• A thriving social scene