Solicitor (Commercial/ Health & Safety)

Position Summary

Seeking a proactive and detail -oriented Employment Law Solicitor to deliver specialized advice on both contentious (such as employment disputes and tribunals) and non -contentious (including advisory, compliance, and transactional) matters for a diverse commercial client base. This role is well -suited to legal professionals who excel in dynamic, client -driven environments and enjoy managing a broad cross -section of business clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on wide -ranging employment law issues including conduct, absence, discrimination, TUPE, redundancy, and settlement agreements.
  
• Deliver practical, commercially relevant advice through calls and written communication.
  
• Handle a mixed caseload, managing both dispute resolution and advisory work (such as contract review and policy creation).
  
• Collaborate with HR teams, management, and business stakeholders to offer effective legal solutions.
  
• Remain informed of the latest developments in employment law, sharing best practices with clients and colleagues.
  
• Maintain accurate, detailed case management and client records.
  
• Consistently manage advisory duties while ensuring the delivery of exceptional service to clients.
  

Requirements

• UK -qualified solicitor with 2–4 years post -qualification experience in employment law.
  
• Proven expertise in contentious (tribunal/litigation) and non -contentious (advisory/compliance) employment law.
  
• Adept at handling demanding caseloads and meeting deadlines reliably.
  
• Excellent communicator, skilled at building and sustaining client relationships.
  
• Practical problem solver with strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
  
• Up -to -date knowledge of employment legislation and HR practices in the UK.
  
• Able to work independently and thrive as part of a team.
  
• Based in, or willing to relocate to, Manchester.
  

To apply, submit a CV that highlights relevant experience in employment law and client advisory work.

Job Type: Full -time