Employment Law Associate (3–6 PQE) – Manchester

This leading national law firm with a long‑established reputation in the health and social care has more than 250 lawyers and staff across five UK offices, the firm is recognised for delivering high‑quality legal advice on complex, high‑impact matters, while fostering a genuinely supportive and inclusive culture.

The firm is now looking to recruit an Employment Associate or Senior Associate (3–6 PQE) to join its highly regarded national Employment team. The team is led by a market‑leading partner with deep expertise in the public sector and advises clients across the full health and social care landscape.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a varied and high‑quality workload, with exposure to both contentious and non‑contentious employment matters. The role offers real responsibility from an early stage, alongside clear and realistic progression within a collaborative national team.

You will work with a broad range of clients including NHS bodies, healthcare providers, charities and social enterprises, advising on the full spectrum of employment issues.

Key Requirements

• 3–6 PQE+ qualified employment solicitor
• Strong experience handling Employment Tribunal litigation and contentious matters
• Experience advising health, social care or third‑sector clients (NHS experience advantageous but not essential)
• Confidence supervising junior team members and contributing to team development
• An interest in business development and building long‑term client relationships (with full marketing support provided)