Spirehouse Recruitment
Senior Associate Employment
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Senior Associate / Principal Associate – Employment | Manchester
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join a top-ranked and growing Employment team in Manchester.
This role offers the chance to work at a senior level within a nationally recognised practice, advising an impressive client base across the corporate and education sectors on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
The Opportunity:
You’ll work closely with senior partners on high-quality advisory and Employment Tribunal matters, while also playing a key role in business development, client training and mentoring junior lawyers.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
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The wider national Employment, Pensions & Immigration team is highly regarded across the market and known for its supportive culture, technical excellence and commitment to career development.
The firm is consistently recognised as one of the UK’s best places to work, with a genuine focus on wellbeing, flexibility and long-term progression.
Benefits:
Opportunity to join a top-ranked and growing employment team with high-quality work for leading corporate and education clients Genuine progression opportunities at senior level Competitive salary and market-leading benefits package Annual firm-wide bonus linked to business performance Generous pension and flexible benefits platform 25 days’ annual leave plus buy/sell options Enhanced family leave and wellbeing support Flexible working and strong work/life balance
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Requirements:
6+ years’ PQE in employment law gained within a reputable practice Strong technical employment law expertise Experience managing Employment Tribunal litigation Confident supporting business development initiatives Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers
This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior employment lawyer seeking high-quality work, leadership opportunities and a firm culture that genuinely invests in its people and their long-term success.
How to Apply
Please apply for this role online or contact us at Spirehouse for a confidential discussion.
Spirehouse Recruitment is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We practise a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals.
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