​We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including underrepresented groups and those with disabilities. We consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. Find out more about our equality, diversity and inclusion efforts and initiatives or read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement for further information.

Senior Employment Solicitor

25112025AM_1764067686
  • £78000 - £85000 per annum
  • Manchester, Greater Manchester
  • Permanent
  • Legal, Private Practice

Senior Employment Solicitor (5+ PQE)
Salary: £78,000 - £85,000
Location: Manchester

The Role
We are seeking a Senior Employment Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join a successful employment law team, advising on a range of complex contentious and non-contentious matters. You'll manage your own caseload, lead high-value matters, and support the growth of the practice.

Key Responsibilities
* Lead on employment matters including tribunal litigation, discrimination, whistleblowing, restructures and TUPE
* Advise on employment relations, HR policies and business change projects
* Draft and negotiate employment documentation including settlement and service agreements
* Manage client relationships and deliver commercially focused legal advice
* Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to team development
* Support business development initiatives

Requirements
* Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in employment law
* Strong experience in contentious and advisory employment work
* Excellent drafting, negotiation and client management skills
* Commercially aware with strong organisational abilities
* Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members

If this role is of interest, please contact Aimee Mann at Sellick Partnership for a confidential discussion.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Aimee Mann Senior Consultant

Apply for this role