Employment Associate

Employment Associate - Manchester Are you an experienced Employment Lawyer looking to take the next step in your career with a leading UK law firm? This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Associate to join a highly regarded Employment team based in Manchester, working on a diverse caseload of contentious, non-contentious, and corporate support matters. The Opportunity This award-winning firm has a strong national and international presence, advising a wide range of clients across both the private and public sectors. As an Associate within the Employment team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with business owners, HR professionals, in-house counsel, and senior executives, providing pragmatic and commercially focused advice on the full spectrum of employment law issues. You will benefit from high-quality work, strong client contact from the outset, and a supportive environment where professional development is actively encouraged. The firm also offers a genuine platform for career progression, with bespoke training and structured development opportunities. Key Responsibilities As an Associate within the Employment team, your responsibilities will include: Advising employers, employees, and senior executives on a broad range of employment law issues. Handling both contentious and non-contentious matters including discrimination, whistleblowing, disciplinary and grievance processes, dismissals, redundancies, TUPE, maternity and paternity rights, and employment tribunal claims. Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies, and related documentation. Supporting corporate transactions with employment law advice. Building and maintaining strong client relationships across a variety of sectors. Contributing to business development initiatives and supporting the wider Employment team. About You The successful candidate will be: A qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with demonstrable experience in employment law. Confident managing a varied caseload with minimal supervision. Proactive, organised, and able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. Benefits & Culture This firm recognises that career satisfaction goes beyond salary and has developed an excellent benefits package This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor looking to take on greater responsibility, develop their career, and work on high-quality matters within a supportive and forward-thinking firm. If you are ready to take the next step in your career as an Employment Lawyer, please contact Nicola O'Hanlon at BCL for a confidential discussion. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.