Employment Solicitor

  • Sacco Mann
  • Mar 06, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

A well-regarded commercial law firm in Manchester is looking to recruit an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its growing employment team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident employment lawyer seeking high-quality work, strong client exposure, and a supportive team environment within an established regional practice.

The Role

You will handle a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, advising both employers and senior employees. The role offers a varied caseload and the opportunity to work closely with partners and clients across multiple sectors.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Advising on disciplinary and grievance matters
  • Managing employment tribunal claims from inception through to hearing
  • Drafting employment contracts, policies, and settlement agreements
  • Advising on redundancies, restructures, and TUPE matters
  • Providing strategic HR and employment law advice to employer clients
  • Supporting corporate transactions with employment law input

About You:

The firm is seeking a solicitor who can demonstrate:

  • 4+ years' PQE in employment law
  • Strong experience in both contentious and advisory employment work
  • Excellent client care and communication skills
  • Commercial awareness and pragmatic problem-solving ability
  • A collaborative approach and the ability to work independently when required

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will benefit from:

  • A supportive and collegiate team culture
  • High-quality work with established clients
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

How to Apply

If you would be the right fit for this Birmingham based Employment Solicitor role, please contact Nic Fear at Sacco Mann on or email your CV to

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