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Employment Senior Associate / Principal Associate – Manchester
Oculus are currently partnering with a prestigious Top 50 UK law firm to recruit an exceptional Employment Senior Associate / Principal Associate to join its highly regarded Employment team in Manchester.
The Opportunity:
This is an exciting chance to work across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, with a particular (non-exclusive) focus on corporate and education clients.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
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.
Experience fit
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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Your role will include:
- Advising clients on a wide range of employment law matters
- Managing Employment Tribunal claims
- Delivering client training, seminars and legal updates
- Supporting business development initiatives
- Supervising and mentoring junior members of the Employment team
Salary: £75,000 – £95,000 + attractive bonus scheme
Hybrid Working: 3 days in the Manchester office, 2 days from home
Benefits include:
- Private medical insurance
- Generous pension contributions
- Holiday buy-back scheme
- Excellent work-life balance
- Comprehensive benefits package


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