A discipline which just keeps growing in popularity, employment law offers a mix of contentious and non-contentious work in an ever-changing legal environment.

Add to this the range of issues on which employment lawyers will be asked to advise – ill health absence to discipline and grievance issues to transfer of undertakings and senior staff severance – and it is easy to see why employment law positions do not remain vacant for long. We can help find the right position for you, whether this be claimant or respondent focused.

To speak with one of our specialist legal recruitment consultants regarding your Employment Law job search please contact our head office on 0161 926 1797 and we will arrange an initial consultation.

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EL/OL/PI Solicitor / ILEX

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Employers Liability Solicitor 0-3PQE/ILEX – North West Northwest claimant personal injury specialist requires EL/OL solicitor/ILEX to join their growing team. The successful applicant will be a highly experienced ILEX executive or a 3year+ PQE Solicitor experienced in handling personal injury matters and EL / OL cases in particular. Newly qualified solicitors must have a strong seat in EL / OL personal injury. Candidates should be at ease handling both pre and post litigation EL / OL cases and will benefit from a market leading case management system. Dependent upon your level of experience you will work as part of a busy team, enjoying a variety of EL / OL claims. The firm offers a competitive basic salary with a good, realistic and achievable bonus structure.

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Employment Solicitor

Job Description

Cheshire law firm requires an employment solicitor to join their growing team.   The successful candidate will have not less than 18 months experience focusing on employment law matters preferably handling respondent matters, both contentious and non-contentious. In addition applicants should be at ease providing practical advice and assistance to a wide variety of client contacts from plc clients and their CEO's and Human Resources officers through to owner/managers of smaller business.   Strong interpersonal and client relationship management skills are considered an essential quality. You should be at ease working individually on a personal caseload and equally as part of close-knit, friendly team environment.   The firm offer a comprehensive benefits package including contributory pension, healthcare in addition to financial incentives based on a number of performance indicators. The firm also enjoy a transparent process for progression, providing in-house training and support to aide internal development.   An excellent opportunity for a well-rounded employment lawyer to work as part of a thriving team, with all the support and opportunity to progress internally.

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Senior Employment Law trainer

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North-west law firm requires an experienced respondent employment solicitor to work as part of a large team primarily in a client facing role developing and delivering a variety of detailed training courses to a wide variety of clients including important individuals within their clients businesses such as CEO's, Directors and operations managers.   The successful applicant will be a very strong public speaker at ease speaking clearly in front of a large audience and dealing with subsequent queries. The applicant will also be at ease developing new training sessions, promoting our clients employment law offering and where applicable cross-selling opportunities.   This opportunity may suit an experienced Senior Solicitor, Advocate or Professional Support Lawyer seeking a change or direction into a non-fee earning role.   A rare opportunity to work in a training capacity with a market leading team offering excellent salary, benefits and working environment.

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Employment Solicitor

Job Description

Employment solicitor sought by one of Manchester's' emerging commercial law firms.  Already with an enviable reputation this firm is going from strength and seeks a new addition for their employment team.  The 4 strong teams' strength is known in the marketplace and they are looking for an individual who has experience in handling respondent and claimant matters.  Your casload will comprise of both contentious and non-contentious matters and will cover the full spectrum including; discrimination, dismissal, compromise agreements, general contractual and corporate support matters.   At an individual level we are looking for a 'go-getter', someone with strong commercial acumen, the ability to work well alone or as part of a team as well as an interest in business development.

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Commercial / Litigation Solicitor

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Greater Manchester law firm seeks a solicitor ideally with a good grasp of one of, or a mix of employment, commercial and litigation matters for a leading role within the business. The firm offers a fantastic standard of work including the opportunity to work with professional sports persons. We are looking for an individual with a number of years experience, most probably 5 or so years, who is able to run with files confidentently themselves and also provide assistance to and potentially manage a small team. The role also will extend to being the lead solicitor when that individual is away and, ultimately, developing with the business into a position of partnership. This is an excellent opportunity for you to move into a responsible position offering you the chance to get in at an early stage in a stable, growing and highly profitable firm. EM Legal are specialist recruiters to the legal sector.

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