Employment Solicitor
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  • England,North West,Greater Manchester
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £60,000 - £75,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionSolicitor - Employment Law
Manchester | Hybrid WorkingCompetitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Are you an Employment Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career with a highly regarded Legal 500 team?

Our client is seeking a talented solicitor to join its established Employment Law team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative and experienced team, advising a diverse range of clients on complex and rewarding employment law matters.

As part of this wider organisationoperating in over 20 countries, you’ll benefit from the strength of a global business while enjoying the support, flexibility and culture of a people-focused legal practice.

The Opportunity
You’ll join a Legal 500-recognised Employment team that advises SMEs, owner-managed businesses, national organisations and international clients across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.

Working alongside highly experienced colleagues, many with over 15 years’ PQE, you’ll gain exposure to high-quality work while developing your own expertise and leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities
You’ll manage a varied caseload and provide commercially focused advice across a range of employment law matters, including:

Employment Tribunal Litigation*Managing Employment Tribunal proceedings from inception through to conclusion.
*Reviewing case papers and advising on prospects of success.
*Drafting claims, responses and Employment Appeal Tribunal applications.
*Preparing witness statements and case documentation.
*Briefing and liaising with Counsel.
*Attending hearings where appropriate.
*Keeping clients and stakeholders updated throughout proceedings.

Advisory & HR Support*Advising insurers, insured clients and private businesses on day-to-day employment law matters.
*Managing ACAS Early Conciliation matters, including settlement negotiations and agreements.
*Providing strategic advice on employee relations issues, grievances and disciplinary processes.
*Drafting and reviewing:*Employment contracts
*Settlement agreements
*Employee handbooks
*HR policies and procedures

*Advising on complex projects, including TUPE transfers and collective consultation exercises.

Business Development & Knowledge Sharing*Delivering employment law training and presentations to clients and colleagues.
*Assisting with legal updates, articles and marketing materials.
*Supporting colleagues across the wider business with employment-related matters.
*Maintaining accurate records, time recording and client billing.

About You

We’re keen to hear from Solicitors who can demonstrate:*Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.
*Strong Employment Tribunal experience.
*Excellent drafting and analytical skills.
*Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to client advice.
*Ability to build trusted client relationships.
*Strong organisational and time management skills.
*Excellent attention to detail and customer service skills.
*Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications and legal research tools.
*Degree-level education or equivalent professional qualification.

What’s On Offer?*Hybrid working
*Competitive salary
*Annual bonus scheme
*25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
*Buy and sell holiday scheme
*Private medical insurance
*Dental cover
*Life assurance
*Income protection
*Generous pension scheme
*Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
*Ongoing training and career development opportunities
*The opportunity to work within a highly respected Legal 500 team

Apply Now
If you’re an ambitious Employment Solicitor looking to join a respected team that offers high-quality work, career development and genuine flexibility then apply today
Job number 4124816

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Company Details:
IPS Group Ltd
Company size: 50–99 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
IPS Group began as Insurance Personnel Selection in 1969 providing a professional recruitment service to the London insurance market. Over the years w...
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