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 and want a role with substance, progression and proper client exposure, I’m happy to talk through this confidentially.