Employment Solicitor

An Employment Solicitor (NQ+) is sought by a leading firm in Greater Manchester for a full-time position, offering a salary between £40,000 and £50,000. This role involves managing a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters for both corporate and individual clients. Key responsibilities include providing advice on tribunal claims, drafting contracts, and handling settlement agreements. The successful candidate will possess strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills. This position provides genuine career progression within a supportive team, allowing you to develop your expertise across diverse sectors while receiving a competitive benefits package.

Employment Solicitor, NQ+, Greater Manchester - Develop Your Employment Law Career with a Firm That Invests in Your Success

Competitive Salary (DOE) Excellent Benefits Genuine Career Progression

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Newly Qualified or recently qualified Employment Solicitor to join a well-established and growing employment team in Greater Manchester. This is an ideal role for an ambitious lawyer looking to develop their expertise across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Working with both businesses and individuals across a variety of sectors, you'll enjoy high-quality work, excellent client exposure and the support of an experienced and collaborative team.

The Role

You will manage a varied employment law caseload, advising clients on a wide range of workplace issues while delivering practical, commercially focused solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Drafting and advising on employment contracts, policies and procedures.
• Supporting clients with disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Advising on redundancy and TUPE issues.
• Assisting with Employment Tribunal claims and related matters.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm to provide a seamless client service.
• Building strong client relationships through responsive, high-quality legal advice.

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors who can demonstrate:

• Newly Qualified status or above with experience in employment law.
• Experience of handling both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Strong technical knowledge combined with sound commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a supportive team.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected firm that is committed to developing its people and providing genuine opportunities for career progression. You'll benefit from working alongside experienced employment specialists on a varied and interesting caseload, with ongoing mentoring and support to help you continue building your career. In return, the firm offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and a positive working environment where you can develop professionally while enjoying an excellent work-life balance.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.