Job Description
Associate – Employment Law
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Manchester City Centre | Hybrid Working
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£40,000–£70,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
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A highly regarded national law firm is continuing to invest heavily into its Manchester office and is now looking to appoint Associates & Senior Associates into its growing Employment team.
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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer looking to join a modern, commercially minded firm that offers genuinely high-quality work, strong client exposure and a notably more collaborative culture than many traditional private practice environments.
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The team advises a broad range of insurer, corporate and business clients across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters and has developed an excellent reputation within the market for its technical capability and client service.
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The Opportunity
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You will play a key role within a busy and growing Employment practice, handling a varied caseload whilst also supporting wider team growth, client development and mentoring junior lawyers.
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The role will include:
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• Advising on a broad mix of contentious and advisory employment matters
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• Managing Employment Tribunal matters from inception through to hearing
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• Advising on disciplinary, grievance and day-to-day HR issues
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• Drafting and reviewing contracts, policies and settlement agreements
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• Advising on TUPE, restructuring and collective consultation matters
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• Managing ACAS early conciliation and settlement negotiations
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• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and tribunal documentation
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• Working closely with clients and developing long-term relationships
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• Supporting business development initiatives and wider team growth
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• Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team
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About You
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• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales)
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• Strong experience across both contentious and non-contentious employment law
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• Confident handling Employment Tribunal litigation autonomously
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• Commercial and solutions-focused in your approach
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• Strong communication and drafting skills
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• Comfortable working directly with clients and building relationships
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• Keen to contribute to a collaborative and supportive team culture
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What’s on Offer
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• Salary of c£40,000–£70,000 plus bonus
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• Hybrid working (typically 3–4 days in the office)
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• High-quality and varied work with excellent client exposure
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• Clear progression opportunities within a growing team
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• Supportive, flexible and modern working culture
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• Long-term career stability
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Benefits package as below:
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- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Private medical insurance
- Dental cover for employees and immediate family
- Enhanced pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution)
- Life assurance (4x salary) and income protection
- 25 days' holiday plus the option to buy/sell additional leave
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
- Family care and backup childcare support
- Retail discounts and cashback scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme and electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
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This opportunity is likely to suit an employment lawyer currently within a regional, national or international firm who may be open to exploring a platform offering quality work without some of the hierarchy and politics often associated with more traditional environments.
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