Employment Lawyer

Overview

We are looking for a Newly Qualified Employment Lawyer to join our Legal team at Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career within a purpose‑driven organisation at the heart of Greater Manchester’s growth. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of employment law matters while supporting the delivery of safe, fair and inclusive public services.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to the People Team during investigations, disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance matters.
• Draft and advise on settlement agreements and, with supervision, on TUPE, restructuring, redundancy and organisational change.
• Support the management of Employment Tribunal cases, including collating bundles, liaising with the tribunal, ACAS and counsel; support case strategy and evidence collation.
• Draft and review employment documentation, outcome letters, policies and guidance.
• Research and apply legislation, case law and guidance and prepare clear written advice notes with options and risk analysis.
• Attend meetings and work closely with HR and managers to identify risk and recommend practical solutions; escalating complex or high‑risk matters appropriately.
• Familiar or have experience of working in a unionised environment.
• Build relationships and provide employment law support to key partners, including the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.
• Contribute to training, guidance and continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Support wider transformation programmes and help ensure TfGM remains compliant and prepared for changes in employment legislation.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or due to qualify shortly) with exposure to employment law.
• Strong grounding in UK employment law principles.
• Ability to provide clear, practical and risk‑based advice to non‑legal stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work across teams.
• Commitment to inclusion, respect and delivering great outcomes for customers and colleagues.
• We welcome applications from candidates with a range of experiences and backgrounds, including those who may not meet all desirable criteria.

What we can offer you

This is a permanent role with a starting salary of £43,210 – £47,947 and the opportunity to progress.

In return, we offer the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and inclusive environment.

You’ll:

• Work on complex and meaningful employment law matters that impact public services.
• Be part of a collaborative and values‑led organisation.
• Gain exposure to strategic change, industrial relations and organisational transformation.
• Play a role in shaping a safe, fair and inclusive workplace.

Our benefits include:

• Generous annual leave starting at 28 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with options to buy more.
• Free travel on buses across Greater Manchester, plus rail or Metrolink travel to and from work.
• Local Government defined pension scheme with life cover of 3× salary and options to boost your contributions.
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave policies, including those supporting fertility treatment and flexible and hybrid working; a special leave policy to support a range of unexpected events (qualification criteria may apply).
• Discover more benefits including wellbeing support, Personal and Career Development, Flexible working, financial support and more on our website.

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