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.
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful
