Employment Associate

Join this Top 100 Firm and embark on a range of complex employment work for a wealth of heavyweight corporates and employees, with incremental support as you progress through the ranks.



This Top 100 firm has one of the most well-respected names for quality work across Manchester and the North West. They are a multi-service practice, with HNW flavour throughout their departments. The firm punches well above their weight and their main competitors are impressively some Top 50 firms, they deal on par with some of the country's most well-known law firms.

They are ranked highly in the Legal 500, and in the last five years they have nearly doubled in size, this is due to a dynamic team, some strategic key hires, and an influx of work, which covers both domestic and international matters, standing at over 90 partners across practice areas that include Media, Technology, Corporate, Agriculture, Private Wealth, Environment and Charities.

The firm is very entrepreneurial and is ahead of the curve on the changing legal landscape; they have invested in artificial intelligence, using state of the art software allowing staff to save days of work. This firm is the only SME sized law firm using it, other big international names have used it for several years. It is this approach and strong leadership why they remain to be highly profitable.

They are multi officed, notably in Manchester and London. Outside of Manchester they are highly regarded, often acting against Magic Circle, City and West End firms. They have won many awards and accolades and this is paramount to the core values engrained within the firm. This firm show a vibrant approach to the legal sector and work with Celebrities, Sports Stars, HNW families and Businesses.

The Role:

• This is a highly progressive opportunity for an Employment Associate to join the firm's vibrant office in Manchester, with hybrid working in place
• The Legal 500 ranked Employment team provide expert advice to both heavyweight corporates and employees across the recruitment, hospitality & care sectors
• To align with this, you will have a diverse caseload covering a mixture of contentious & non-contentious work, including TUPE, employment tribunal litigation, drafting employment documents & advising employers and employees on general matters
• As a junior solicitor, you will find that this opportunity comes with a high level of career investment and progression; you can take advantage of the firm's global reach, enabling you to skyrocket your career to the very top level

The Ideal Candidate:

• A qualified Employment Solicitor with 1 to 4 years PQE
• Well-organised and proactive
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good written and oral communication skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A high degree of training and support to develop as a junior solicitor
• Hybrid working schedule - 2/3 days split working week

This is a standout opportunity for an Employment Associate to join the firm's dynamic office in Manchester.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.