Employment Lawyer: Senior Associate/Partner

Overview

In this role, you will join a Manchester employment team at a law firm with a strong commercial profile. You will help lead strategic growth, handling a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters and supporting corporate work. The position targets Senior Associate or Partner level, with a focus on leveraging your network and winning business. You’ll work in a collegiate culture with an emphasis on work-life balance, and you can expect a negotiable package reflective of your impact.

Pay / Benefits

• positive work/life balance
• negotiable financial package
• flexible working options
• permanent role
• collegial culture
• Manchester location

Responsibilities

• Manage contentious and non-contentious employment matters
• Contribute to the team’s growth and next-stage development
• Provide corporate support where needed
• Utilise business development and client relationship skills to win work
• Collaborate in a collegial, evidence-driven environment

Key requirements

• Senior Associate or Partner level in employment law
• Well-connected with a track record of business development and securing work
• Strong client relationship management and BD skills
• Expertise across both contentious and non-contentious matters
• Ability to contribute to strategic growth of the team

• Business development
• Relationship-building
• Collaboration
• Employment law expertise
• Contemporary knowledge of contentious and non-contentious matters
• Corporate support experience

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