The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join an established and growing employment team in Manchester City Centre.
This is an ideal opportunity for a solicitor at around 5+ years PQE who is looking to take the next step in their career, develop their existing employment expertise and work on a varied caseload with the support of a senior lawyer.
The role will have a strong focus on employment litigation, predominantly claimant work, executive exits and settlement agreements, alongside opportunities to support the wider commercial team on employment-related matters.
The Role
- Advising senior executives and employees on employment matters.
- Handling executive exits, including settlement agreements and associated negotiations.
- Managing Employment Tribunal litigation, predominantly on behalf of claimants.
- Advising on employment disputes and contentious employment matters.
- Supporting clients through the Employment Tribunal process from initial advice through to resolution.
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements, correspondence and other legal documentation.
- Advising on contractual and non-contentious employment matters where required.
- Supporting the wider Company & Commercial team with employment-related work.
- Conducting legal research and providing clear, practical advice to clients.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Working closely with senior colleagues and taking responsibility for progressing matters efficiently.
About You
- Around 5+ years' PQE or equivalent relevant experience.
- Strong experience in employment law and employment litigation.
- Good knowledge of the Employment Tribunal process.
- Experience acting for claimants in employment disputes.
- Experience handling executive exits and settlement agreements.
- Respondent-side litigation experience would be advantageous.
- Experience advising employers on non-contentious employment matters would also be beneficial.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and commercially.
- Strong advocacy and case presentation skills.
- Excellent client care and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organisation and attention to detail.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- A proactive, commercially minded and collaborative approach.
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