Employment Associate

Join this Top 50 Firm and gain exposure to a wealth of high-value employment work for some of the UK's best-known employers, placing you years ahead of your PQE.

Homing offices all across the UK, this Top 50 Firm are widely recognised as a leading national player. Their superior reputation is regularly acknowledged by the Legal 500, ranking highly across numerous practice areas in the North West and Yorkshire.

Yet, it's their investment in employees which set this firm apart from the rest. With a unique growth plan in place, this firm are experts at nurturing and developing talent throughout all levels. The sheer number of home-grown partners across the offices provides insight into the success that their investment plays, secured by achieving 'Leading Legal Employer' status in the recent annual awards event.

This investment has provided for the resources and infrastructure to deal with a diverse and complex range of legal needs. The client base, as a result, is reflective of this stature. You will be representing a wide range of clients, from national household names to public bodies, making for a challenging yet rewarding working lifestyle.

The Role:

• This is a highly progressive opportunity for an Employment Associate to join the firm's dynamic office in Manchester, with hybrid working in place
• Earning high accreditation in the Legal 500, the Employment team provide an exceptional service on a full spectrum of complex mandates for some of the UK's largest & best-known employers across the transport, healthcare, logistics, retail and public sectors
• As such, you will have a diverse caseload covering all aspects of respondent work, including high-profile tribunal cases, employment contracts, grievance & disciplinary advice, settlement agreements, immigration and pensions
• As an Associate, you will also assist the senior members of the team and get involved in business development
• You will find that this opportunity comes with a high level of career investment and progression; you can take advantage of the firm's international reach, enabling you to skyrocket your career to the very top level

The Ideal Candidate:

• A qualified Employment Solicitor from 2 to 4 years PQE
• Strong academic background
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary & benefits package
• Hybrid working

This is a standout opportunity for an Employment Associate to join the firm's buoyant office in Manchester.

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