Employment Associate 2+ PQE

Employment Associate (2+ PQE)

Location: Manchester

Practice: Employment (Contentious & Non-Contentious)

A leading international law firm is looking to recruit an Employment Associate (2+ PQE) to join its growing Employment team in Manchester.

This is a strong opportunity for a junior to mid-level lawyer to gain exposure to high-quality contentious and advisory employment work, acting for a diverse client base across multiple sectors.

The Role

You will work on a broad mix of employment matters, including:

• Advising employer clients on day-to-day employment law issues
• Managing Employment Tribunal litigation, including drafting pleadings and preparing for hearings
• Supporting on complex advisory matters such as discrimination, TUPE, restructurings and employee relations
• Drafting employment contracts, policies and settlement agreements
• Assisting with corporate support work on transactions

You will have the opportunity to develop direct client relationships while working closely with senior lawyers on more complex matters.

The Clients

The team advises a wide range of clients across sectors including:

• Transport and logistics
• Insurance and financial services
• Public sector and government bodies
• Professional services
• Healthcare, sports and media

The Candidate

• Qualified solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE in employment law
• Strong experience in Employment Tribunal work
• Excellent drafting, communication and organisational skills
• Commercially minded with a proactive and collaborative approach
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and meet deadlines

Advocacy experience is beneficial but not essential.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Join a well-established employment practice with strong national and international reach
• Exposure to high-quality contentious and advisory work
• Opportunity for early responsibility and client contact
• Supportive team environment with strong development opportunities
• Clear pathway for progression within a growing team

This is an excellent opportunity for an employment lawyer early in their career looking to build experience within a high-performing, commercially focused team in Manchester.