Newly Qualified Employment Solicitor

Company: Think Legal Recruitment
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for an employment solicitor to join a national firm in their Manchester office.

Due to a rise in work / employment matters the employment team are looking for a newly qualified employment solicitor to join them in Manchester.

The role will be focused on respondent matters (both contentious and advisory), acting for businesses and high level executives.

This employment solicitor will work closely with the partners and senior solicitors in the Manchester team, as well as learning from other leading lawyers across the firm’s multiple offices. There will be plenty of autonomy too – running a caseload, liaising directly with clients, all with the support of the team. Opportunities to network and be actively involved with firm wide activities are also encouraged.

Flexible (office and home) working is available. The firm also pay a competitive newly qualified salary and a discretionary bonus.

This is a lovely, supportive team and a firm with an excellent culture and work life balance. There are clear progression pathways available too.

If you are a trainee solicitor looking to qualify into employment law or a newly qualified solicitor already practicing in employment law, please get in touch with Lucy Grainger for more information.

lucygrainger@thinklegalrecruitment.com

Posted: August 1st, 2026