Employment Solicitor


Company:	IPS Group Limited
Salary:	£60,000 to £75,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Greater Manchester, M2 2JG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	10 Oct 2026

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Summary

Solicitor - Employment Law

Manchester | Hybrid Working Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Are you an Employment Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career with a highly regarded Legal 500 team?

Our client is seeking a talented solicitor to join its established Employment Law team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative and experienced team, advising a diverse range of clients on complex and rewarding employment law matters.

As part of this wider organisation operating in over 20 countries, you'll benefit from the strength of a global business while enjoying the support, flexibility and culture of a people-focused legal practice.

The Opportunity

You'll join a Legal 500-recognised Employment team that advises SMEs, owner-managed businesses, national organisations and international clients across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.

Working alongside highly experienced colleagues, many with over 15 years' PQE, you'll gain exposure to high-quality work while developing your own expertise and leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

You'll manage a varied caseload and provide commercially focused advice across a range of employment law matters, including:

Employment Tribunal Litigation

- Managing Employment Tribunal proceedings from inception through to conclusion.

- Reviewing case papers and advising on prospects of success.

- Drafting claims, responses and Employment Appeal Tribunal applications.

- Preparing witness statements and case documentation.

- Briefing and liaising with Counsel.

- Attending hearings where appropriate.

- Keeping clients and stakeholders updated throughout proceedings.

Advisory & HR Support

- Advising insurers, insured clients and private businesses on day-to-day employment law matters.

- Managing ACAS Early Conciliation matters, including settlement negotiations and agreements.

- Providing strategic advice on employee relations issues, grievances and disciplinary processes.

- Drafting and reviewing:

- Employment contracts

- Settlement agreements

- Employee handbooks

- HR policies and procedures

- Advising on complex projects, including TUPE transfers and collective consultation exercises.

Business Development & Knowledge Sharing

- Delivering employment law training and presentations to clients and colleagues.

- Assisting with legal updates, articles and marketing materials.

- Supporting colleagues across the wider business with employment-related matters.

- Maintaining accurate records, time recording and client billing.

About You

We're keen to hear from Solicitors who can demonstrate:

- Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.

- Strong Employment Tribunal experience.

- Excellent drafting and analytical skills.

- Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to client advice.

- Ability to build trusted client relationships.

- Strong organisational and time management skills.

- Excellent attention to detail and customer service skills.

- Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications and legal research tools.

- Degree-level education or equivalent professional qualification.

What's On Offer?

- Hybrid working

- Competitive salary

- Annual bonus scheme

- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

- Buy and sell holiday scheme

- Private medical insurance

- Dental cover

- Life assurance

- Income protection

- Generous pension scheme

- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

- Ongoing training and career development opportunities

- The opportunity to work within a highly respected Legal 500 team

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If you're an ambitious Employment Solicitor looking to join a respected team that offers high-quality work, career development and genuine flexibility then apply today

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