Employment Associate

Employment Associate | 3+ Years PQE | Top 10 International Firm | Manchester

A strong opportunity for an experienced Employment lawyer to join a large and progressive Employment department at a Top 10 international firm, working on high-profile matters in Manchester with a clear route to senior level.

The Firm

This Top 10 international firm has a distinctive transatlantic heritage and has combined scale and profitability in a way that is more often associated with Silver Circle practices. Operating across 20 countries, it is built to deliver large-scale commercial services for large corporations, emerging and fast-growing businesses and public bodies with complex, multifaceted needs.

Global in outlook, the firm remains firmly committed to its domestic clients, many of whom it has advised for decades. It is consistently recognised for its innovative and forward-thinking approach, with a strong track record across a range of sectors including transport, energy and insurance, and a strong focus on both developed and emerging markets.

That combination of exceptional legal talent and an impressive client base has earned the firm Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings across countless practice areas. It has a reputation for developing some of the most respected lawyers in the world, and it invests accordingly in the people it hires.

The Role

Following continued expansion, the firm is looking to strengthen its Employment offering in Manchester with an Associate at 3+ years PQE. You will join a well regarded team advising employers across the private and public sectors, including major corporates and public bodies, on a mix of contentious and non-contentious work.

Your work will include:

• Employment tribunal claims and wider workplace disputes
• TUPE and business transfers, including on large transactions
• Restructures, redundancy programmes and collective consultation
• Senior executive exits, settlement agreements and restrictive covenants
• Discrimination, whistleblowing and grievance matters
• Day to day strategic HR advice for major employers
• Corporate support on the employment aspects of deals

The firm wants someone who can take advantage of the opportunities for collaboration across the wider firm and contribute to the future development of the team. As a result, progression prospects are tangible and accessible for those looking to move up through the senior ranks.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years PQE in Employment law
• Strong academic and professional background
• Experience across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Able to give clear, commercially minded advice to sophisticated clients
• Ambitious and keen to contribute to the growth of the team

What's on Offer

• A role within a large and progressive Employment team at a Top 10 international firm
• Exposure to significant matters and high-profile clients
• A clear and accessible route to progression through the senior ranks
• Flexible working with plenty of autonomy
• Competitive salary and a generous wider benefits package