Employment law; contentious and non-contentious employment; TUPE; unfair dismissal; discrimination; Equality Act; Employment Tribunal;

Employment Solicitor / Associate – Manchester

Our client is a top national law firm with a highly recognised employment team. They are currently searching for a talented, ambitious employment solicitor to join their highly respected, Legal 500-ranked employment team. The successful candidate will advise on an exciting mix of contentious and non-contentious work for a stellar client list operating across numerous sectors.

Summary

• Job title: Associate
• Location: Manchester
• Salary: £55,000 – £62,000 (depending on experience)
• Reports to: Partner / Head of Department
• Previous Experience: Candidates are being considered from 1 years PQE +. All applicants should demonstrate an excellent academic background with prior experience gained from a respected name in the market.

More about the team and the nature of the work

Examples of recent instructions include:

• Advising major aviation client on employment contract review
• Defending major leisure chain in relation to board-level discrimination case
• Advising on complex outsourcing project involving major restructure and TUPE exercise.
• Defending wide range of Employment Tribunal claims. This can be anything from discrimination and unfair dismissal to claims brought under the Equality Act as well as other types of issues such as holiday pay claims.

Attracting the best talent

Candidates should be able to demonstrate a strong CV with excellent academics and proven prior employment law experience. The firm expects to attract confident assertive individuals with an excellent technical understanding coupled with a practical approach. Other attributes include:

• Keen commercial awareness and the ability to adapt and think on one’s feet where necessary;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Commitment to providing outstanding standards of client care.
• Genuine passion for this area of work.

If you are interested to find out more, please do not hesitate to apply.