Managing Associate Employment
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Job Location:
Manchester - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Managing Associate Employment Lawyer
Location: Leeds
Salary: Extensive Benefits
Experience required: 5 Years PQE
Join a leading Employment & Immigration Group known for providing comprehensive advice to FTSE 100 companies and prominent UK and international businesses across multiple sectors.
Our client a nationally recognised law firm with a strong reputation in employment law is seeking a senior Employment lawyer with a combination of contentious and non-contentious experience. This is an exceptional opportunity to work within a supportive collaborative environment that values continuous professional development and innovative client service.
If youre an experienced Employment lawyer with 5 years PQE looking to develop your career in a dynamic forward-thinking team this could be your perfect next move.
About the Role
As a Managing Associate in the Employment team youll work across a diverse range of clients and sectors handling complex employment law matters with a strategic and commercial approach.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing comprehensive employment law and HR support across various business sectors including:
- Financial services
- Retail and consumer
- Energy
- Transport
- Other key industry sectors
- Managing both contentious and non-contentious employment matters such as:
- Complex tribunal litigation
- Whistleblowing and business protection issues
- Major restructuring and outsourcing projects
- HR advisory work
- Employment contract and policy drafting
- Developing and maintaining close client relationships
- Collaborating with colleagues across practice areas and industry groups
- Contributing to business development efforts
- Exploring innovative tools like AI to enhance service delivery
- Mentoring and developing less experienced colleagues
- Engaging in continuous professional development
- Thinking strategically about client needs and service improvement
This role offers the opportunity to work on high-quality matters for significant clients with genuine autonomy and support from an experienced team.
What Were Looking For
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor with minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in employment law
- Strong experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment matters
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality legal advice
- Excellent client relationship management skills
- Commercial awareness and strategic thinking
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams
- Keen eye for detail and self-motivated approach
- Enthusiasm for professional growth and development
Desirable:
- Experience across multiple industry sectors
- Track record of business development
- Understanding of emerging technologies in legal practice
- Experience with AI and innovative legal service tools
- Additional employment law qualifications
Exceptional Benefits Package
Financial Rewards:
- Competitive salary ( dependent on experience)
- Performance-related bonuses
- Comprehensive pension scheme
- Life and income protection
Professional Development:
- Extensive training programmes
- Mentoring and coaching opportunities
- Leadership development support
- Continuous learning resources
- Technical and skills-based training
- Clear career progression pathways
Work-Life Balance:
- Flexible hybrid working model
- Minimum 3 days per week in the office
- Occasional travel between UK offices
- Generous annual leave
- Family-friendly policies
- Wellbeing support programmes
Culture & Recognition:
- Supportive and collegiate environment
- Culture of improvement growth and collaboration
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
- Employee networks celebrating diversity
- Recognition for high-character colleagues who care for one another
Location & Working Arrangements
Based: Leeds office
Working Pattern: Full-time
Hybrid Working: 3 days minimum in office per week
National Reach: Part of a team operating across UK offices
About Our Client
Our client is a leading law firm committed to delivering technical excellence real client insight and innovative solutions. The firm prides itself on a culture of collaboration continuous improvement and supporting talent from the widest range of backgrounds.
Core Values:
- Technical excellence
- Client understanding
- Innovation
- Collaboration
- Diversity and inclusion
Ready to Take the Next Step
If youre an experienced Employment lawyer looking to join a high-performing team with exceptional development opportunities wed love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact:
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Hospitality Experience
- Interviewing
- Management Experience
- POS
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Mentoring
- Supervising Experience
- Restaurant Management
- Financial Planning
- Writing Skills
