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Newly Qualified Employment Solicitor

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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.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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Flexible (office and home) working is available. The firm also pay a competitive newly qualified salary and a discretionary bonus.


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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.
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