Employment Solicitor NQ

4 weeks ago


Greater Manchester UK, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Simpson Judge Ltd Full time

NQ + PQE Employment Solicitor

Greater Manchester

Hybrid working

Legal 500


I am currently looking for an Employment Solicitors who are Newly Qualified + to join a fantastic Legal 500 law firm in the Greater Manchester.


The day-to-day duties of the Employment Solicitor position will include:

  • Managing multi-day Employment Litigation cases for SMES, Companies
  • Dealing with Employment Tribunals and High Court Litigation work.
  • Drafting and advising on contracts of employment and HR policies and procedures.
  • Advising on employment status and types of working arrangements.
  • Managing employee relationship cases including advising on discipline and performance management, sickness absence, grievances, whistleblowing, and discrimination.
  • Providing advice to clients on TUPE transfers including when does TUPE apply, obligations to inform and consult, and changing terms of employment.
  • Advising clients on termination of employment including redundancies, business reorganisation and settlement agreements.


The Ideal Candidate:

  • Negotiate with solicitors representing opposing party where appropriate.
  • Prepare court papers where necessary interviewing witnesses/taking statements/instructing barristers etc.
  • Ensure effective completion of administrative tasks particularly maintaining accurate, detailed client files and completion of Law Society and other required documentation.
  • Prepare bills for payment and monitor outstanding fees making every effort to ensure prompt payment.
  • Maintain professional knowledge and understanding through training, ensuring completion of the Law Society CPD requirements.
  • Represent the practice in the wider legal/business sphere and seek to identify and build new client relationships.
  • Time record appropriately.
  • Keep up to date on the work conducted by other legal departments to ensure accurate cross selling opportunities.



If you would like to apply for the position contact Beth @ Simpson Judge legal today



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