Employment Solicitor

Employment Solicitor / 5+ PQE / Manchester / c£85,000 (DOE) / An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join a highly regarded and growing team in Manchester – To apply please call Teagan on 0161 850 0745 and quote Job Ref: 3471

JOB TITLE: Employment Solicitor                 
PQE REQUIRED: 5+       
LOCATION: Manchester                 
SALARY: Up to £85,000 DOE                    

THE ROLE:
You will handle a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including high-value tribunal claims such as discrimination, whistleblowing and unfair dismissal, as well as senior executive exits, restrictive covenants, restructures, redundancies and TUPE matters. The role will also involve advising on urgent injunctions and confidential information issues. You will act as a trusted adviser to HR teams and senior stakeholders, delivering clear, commercially focused and solutions led advice. In addition to your caseload, you will support the development of more junior lawyers, contribute to training and initiatives and play an active role in business development, supported by an established marketing function. This position offers high-quality work, strong client exposure and genuine scope for progression within a collaborative and flexible working environment.

THE CANDIDATE:
Applications are invited from Employment Solicitors with between 5–7 years’ PQE and a solid track record of managing their own caseload across both contentious and advisory employment matters. You will possess strong technical and drafting skills, alongside the confidence to manage client relationships and deliver pragmatic, commercially focused advice.
You should be comfortable supporting and mentoring junior colleagues and able to work effectively within a busy team environment. A proactive approach to business development and an interest in building long term client relationships will also be important. Previous advocacy experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

PACKAGE:
The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Enhanced annual leave
• Pension and healthcare
• Structured training
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• And much more…

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Teagan Portas at eNL on 0113 320 0575 / 0161 850 0745 or email teagan.portas@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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