Associate – Employment Law

Overview

In this role you join Markel Law’s Manchester Employment Law team to handle a varied caseload across contentious and non-contentious matters. You will work closely with Partners in a supportive, people-first environment and take on real responsibility from day one. You’ll advise a diverse client base, manage tribunal work, draft claims and responses, and contribute to training and client materials. This position offers meaningful client impact, cross-functional collaboration, and clear career development within a reputable practice.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and annual bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• buy/sell options
• excellent pension scheme
• private medical and dental cover
• life assurance, income protection and travel insurance

Responsibilities

• Manage Employment Tribunal claims from inception to conclusion
• Draft ET claims, responses and EAT applications
• Prepare witness statements and legal documentation
• Advocate at Preliminary and Final Hearings as appropriate
• Instruct and collaborate with Counsel
• Advise on a wide range of non-contentious employment matters
• Support disciplinary, grievance and investigation processes
• Update clients and stakeholders on case strategy and prospects
• Contribute to employment law updates, training and client-facing materials

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent)
• Experience across contentious and non-contentious employment law
• Solid Employment Tribunal experience
• Strong drafting and analytical skills
• Confident client and colleague communication
• Commercial, solutions-focused advisory approach
• Excellent attention to detail and case management
• Strong IT and legal research capability
• Ability to build trusted client relationships

• strong communication
• client-focused
• detail-oriented
• Drafting and editing legal documents
• Legal research
• Case management systems

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