Employment Partner

5 days ago


Manchester, New Hampshire, United Kingdom Simpson Judge Full time £100,000 - £250,000 per year

Job Title: Employment Senior Associate / Partner

Salary:
Excellent Salary (dependent on experience level) plus Competitive Benefits

Location: Manchester /
Hybrid (up to 2 days remote)

The Client

This is a
multi-award-winning commercial law practice
with offices in Liverpool and Manchester, known for delivering clear, straightforward, and commercially focused legal advice. The firm operates with a
partner-led approach
, ensuring high-quality service and strong client engagement across all practice areas.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced
Senior Employment Associate / Partner
to lead and grow a Manchester-based Employment Law team. This role is suited to an ambitious lawyer with strong technical expertise, commercial awareness, and the confidence to develop a high-profile presence in the local market.

The Role

You will:

  • Lead and expand the Employment offering in Manchester
  • Advise HR teams, boards, and senior executives on the full range of employment matters
  • Handle complex Employment Tribunal litigation
  • Drive business development and build a strong professional network
  • Support and mentor junior team members

A clear pathway to partnership is available for the right candidate.

About You

10+ years' PQE

Experience advising corporate clients and handling tribunal litigation

Strong BD skills and a Manchester network

Confident, strategic, and commercially minded

Comfortable taking ownership of a growing practice

Clients You'll Work With

You will advise:

  • Owner-managed businesses and SMEs
  • Large corporates with in-house HR teams
  • Directors, boards, and senior executives
  • Fast-growth companies needing strategic support
  • Clients in contentious and complex Tribunal matters

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Firm-wide bonus scheme
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Hybrid working (up to 2 days WFH)
  • Pension (salary sacrifice)
  • Health cash plan – Paycare
  • Death in service benefit
  • Referral bonus
  • Travel pass

If this opportunity is of interest, please apply via LinkedIn or contact Beth @ for more job details.


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