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Associate – Employment Law (Manchester)

1–4 PQE | Hybrid | High-quality work


I’m working with a fast-growing, entrepreneurial Employment team in Manchester that’s continuing to invest heavily following sustained growth. The team is recognised in Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500, and is well known for its collaborative culture, strong leadership and quality client base.


This is a great opportunity for an Employment Associate who wants proper responsibility, exposure to interesting work, and a clear runway for development.

The Team & Work


The team advises both businesses and individuals across the full employment law spectrum. The work is varied, technical and commercially interesting, with a roughly 70% respondent / 30% claimant split.


Clients include household names in the hospitality sector, strong expertise in the recruitment sector, and a steady flow of work for senior employees, directors and executives.


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Advising employers and employees on all aspects of employment law
  • Handling discrimination, redundancy, disciplinary and grievance matters
  • Drafting and advising on employment contracts and policies
  • Representing clients in Employment Tribunals and mediations
  • Negotiating settlement agreements
  • Managing your own caseload with partner support
  • Contributing to BD, networking and profile-raising
  • Working closely with Partners on complex and high-value matters


Who They’re Looking For

  • 1–4 years’ PQE in Employment law (flexible for the right person)
  • Strong grounding in UK employment law with hands-on experience
  • Confident dealing directly with clients
  • Commercial, organised and comfortable managing your own matters
  • Interested in business development and growing with the team
  • Collaborative mindset and a good sense of judgement


Why This Role?

This is a genuinely strong platform for an Employment lawyer who wants:

  • Exposure to top-quality work early in their career
  • Direct access to recognised Partners
  • A team that’s growing, not standing still
  • A supportive but ambitious environment where progression is realistic


If you’re an Employment Associate in Manchester (or looking to move back) and want a role with substance, progression and proper client exposure, I’m happy to talk through this confidentially.

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Location:
Manchester
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal

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