Employment Solicitor NQ- 6 PQE


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M1 4BT
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	17 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new company

A highly regarded commercial law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor to join its growing Manchester team. The firm advises a broad range of regional, national and international businesses across multiple sectors and is well known for delivering high-quality legal services and a supportive working environment.

Your new role

You will advise employer clients on a wide variety of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including workplace disputes, HR advisory work and Employment Tribunal claims. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will gain exposure to high-quality work and a diverse client base while developing your expertise across all aspects of employment law.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be a qualified Solicitor from NQ to 6 years' PQE with a predominantly respondent-side employment law background. Experience advising employers on both contentious and non-contentious matters, together with a good understanding of Employment Tribunal litigation, is essential. Strong client-facing skills, commercial awareness and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team are also key requirements.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will join a highly regarded Employment team handling high-quality work for an impressive client base across a broad range of sectors. The firm offers a very competitive salary and benefits package, excellent support and mentoring, flexible working arrangements and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

What you need to do now

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