Thompsons Solicitors
Assistant Lawyer - Employment Rights
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Assistant Lawyer - Employment Rights
Application Deadline: 24 July 2026
Department: Employment Rights
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Liverpool
Compensation: £33,046 - £35,253 / year
Description
Looking for your next move in employment law? We have an exciting opportunity to join our Settlement Agreement Unit (SAU) as an Employment Rights Lawyer, initially based in our Liverpool or Manchester branch.
The successful candidate will need to be in the Liverpool office full-time for 4–6 weeks for training before moving to a hybrid working arrangement.
More about the role...
Our Lawyers provide legal advice and support to Trade Unions and their members on settlement agreements across a range of industries. The role involves liaising with Union officers, supporting senior solicitors on high-profile and large-scale settlement exercises, and working collaboratively within the team to help develop and promote our service offering.
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You will also negotiate settlement terms in line with legislation and client instructions. With full training and ongoing support, you will develop specialist expertise in advising on, negotiating, and completing settlement agreements.
More about you...
We welcome applications from qualified Solicitors or Legal Executives at any stage of their career. You do not need prior employment law experience to apply. We are open to candidates from all backgrounds and will provide full training for the right individual.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to negotiate effectively and build trust with clients and stakeholders
- Comfortable working sensitively with clients and maintaining professional relationships
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Flexibility and working hours
- We offer genuine flexibility and autonomy in how you manage your workload.
- Our working hours operate between 7am and 7pm, with start times as late as 11am available to fit around individual needs.
- This flexibility is supported by a culture that trusts you to manage your diary and client work effectively.
Benefits
- Contributory pension scheme
- Permanent health insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
- Life assurance
- 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- 5 days additional leave over Christmas
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Subsidised sports and social club
- Annual travel and parking loans
- Financial assistance for professional development
Apply today and join our ever-growing team in a law firm that truly stands up for working people.
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