Thompsons Solicitors
NQ Employment Lawyer
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Application Deadline: 7 August 2026
Department: Employment Rights
Location: Liverpool
Compensation: £33,046 / year
Description
Looking for your next role in a new sector? We have an exciting opportunity to join our Settlement Agreement team in Manchester or Liverpool.
The role...
Our Lawyers provide legal advice and support to Trade Unions and their members with settlement agreements from across a variety of industries. As well as liaison with Union officers, they support senior solicitors in advising on high profile mass settlement exercises. They work with the existing team to further market and build our service offering.
They also negotiate the terms of settlement agreements in accordance with current legislation and client instructions. Through training support, they develop a specialism in and executing Settlement Agreements
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We are keen to hear from qualified lawyers with a background in offering legal advice. As well as excellent written and verbal communication skills, we are looking for strong negotiators with the ability to effectively influence other professionals.
As providing clear communication throughout the client's journey is a central part of the role, the ability to work sensitively and empathetically with clients and maintaining good relationships with key stakeholders is fundamental.
We offer true flexibility with this role, as you manage your own diaries to fit around you and your clients’ busy schedules.
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- 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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