Employment Lawyer

Company: eNL Legal Recruitment
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Location: Greater Manchester
Job Description:

Overview

In this role, you join a close-knit employment team to handle respondent-focused matters, both contentious and non-contentious. You will support fee earners, contribute to case strategy, and prepare bundles and hearing materials. The position offers exposure to high-quality work and the opportunity to build long-term client relationships in a supportive environment. You will work in a hybrid setup with a permanent contract and a salary aligned with experience. This role is ideal for someone with solid employment law knowledge who enjoys client-facing collaboration and practical tribunal preparation.

Pay / Benefits

  • hybrid working
  • salary DOE (to 45k)
  • permanent role
  • supportive environment
  • opportunity for exposure to complex work

Responsibilities

  • Support fee earners across the team
  • Prepare for and attend Employment Tribunal hearings
  • Conduct legal research to support matters and case strategy
  • Prepare hearing and disclosure bundles
  • Collaborate with colleagues to deliver seamless client service

Key requirements

  • Minimum 12 months’ experience in employment law
  • Strong technical knowledge of employment law
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence with clients, counsel and stakeholders
  • strong communication
  • client-facing confidence
  • collaboration
  • employment law knowledge
  • legal research
  • tribunal hearing preparation

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Posted: October 1st, 2026