Average Employment Lawyer salary in Manchester

Our client are a regulated, niche employment law service with a very different offering to the traditional law firms or large employment consultancies. They are now looking for an Employment Lawyer to join their team - this role is remote working with team meet ups every 6 weeks Our client act almost like an in-house employment law and ER service, providing commercially focused employment law and employee relations advice along with tribunal representation, investigations, training, diversity & inclusion and e-learning solutions. They are passionate about understanding the needs of their clients and work closely with them in order to provide a unique integrated service delivery model. They are looking for an Employment Lawyer who shares this passion and is excited by the prospect of a varied workload, taking a pragmatic approach, innovating and contributing to commercial projects and business development. You will have solid experience of working with a professional client base of HR teams in large organisations with excellent knowledge of all areas of employment law and a practical approach to resolving employee relations challenges. You will be experienced in working with Trade Unions and TUPE, along with complex contentious respondent matters and have the ability to balance competing priorities and time pressures. Training experience is desirable but not essential, more important is your willingness and ability to deliver innovative and engaging training experiences. Whilst you will be home based, you will be required to travel to client premises and employment tribunals across the UK which will necessitate overnight stays. The differentiator as a 'Senior’ Employment Lawyer is not one of hierachy or status, it is having greater responsibility and the accountability for key account management, business development and complex tribunal cases. If this all sounds like you then we can offer a great range of benefits, including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness Cover, Life Assurance, Medical Cashplan, Birthday off, plus Volunteering Days and access to shopping discounts. You will also be working in one of the best teams around in a business which was the first to achieve the ISO International Standard for Diversity and Inclusion.

Your new companyThis Manchester law firm has a super profile for its employment work.Your new roleThis employment lawyer role will see you handle an interesting mix of respondent work. The client list is impressive and includes a number of larger corporates. Working across the wider team, you can expect to enjoy input from a range of partners and more senior lawyers.What you'll need to succeedYou should be an employment lawyer at NQ level or with up to circa 3 years' pqe. With good academics, you should be a well rounded team player.What you'll get in returnThis is an excellent opening for an employment lawyer to join a highly rated and growing employment team. You will benefit from a wide range of work and plenty of training and development. The firm has a progressive approach and can offer a very generous salary.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Oliver Gibbon on .If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

EMPLOYER LIABILITY LAWYERLocation: ManchesterSalary: Up to £55,000, plus a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrearsRole OverviewAn award winning firm is looking for a dedicated Employers’ Liability lawyer to join its expanding team. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of predominantly pre- and post-issue fast-track Employers’ Liability cases. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive, fast-paced, and target-driven environment, where your success is rewarded with an attractive commission structure. You’ll be part of a well-regarded law firm that values tenacity, ability, and enthusiasm above qualifications.Candidate Profile/Experience NeededWe are seeking a lawyer who demonstrates the following professional qualities: Proven experience in handling a litigated caseload, with a focus on Employers’ Liability claims.Genuine tenacity and the ability to drive cases through litigation to achieve the best possible outcome for clients.Experience with fast-track cases and knowledge of the civil procedure rules (CPR) and trends in litigation.Ability to manage a non-portal caseload while having previous exposure to the portal.Strong skills in drafting legal documents, including pleadings and witness statements, and negotiating settlements.Demonstrable experience of managing cases from inception through to trial or disposal hearing.Knowledge of the Proclaim case management system is advantageous. What's on Offer? A competitive base salary of up to £55,000, depending on experience.A very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears, with no caps or hurdles.Hybrid working option after probation.23 days holiday per year, rising to 26 days, plus public/bank holidays.Extra day off for your birthday after 2 years of service.Holiday buyback scheme (up to 3 days per year after 1 year of service).Private medical insurance after 2 years of service.Enhanced maternity leave for those with over 1 year of tenure, with further enhancements after 4 years of service.Death in service benefit, 24/7 onsite gym access, and numerous social events, including netball/football teams and more.Access to an active training culture and a variety of groups, such as Diversity and Inclusion.Additional benefits like Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit, and an optional flu jab. Apply NowIf you are passionate about managing Employers’ Liability cases and are looking for a role offering excellent earning potential and career development, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV or contact us for more information.