Employment Associate/Senior Associate

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a talented employment lawyer who is keen to progress their career within a supportive and high-performing team. We welcome applications from candidates with a strong academic background, excellent legal training, and a genuine enthusiasm for employment law.

Ideally, you will be operating at Associate or Senior Associate level and have gained between 5-10 years PQE working at a national or leading regional law firm. You will bring excellent technical employment law knowledge and a proven ability to provide the highest quality of legal support across a wide variety of employment matters. You will also be able to find sound solutions to complex legal and employment issues and adapt quickly to new and evolving areas of law.

Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage client relationships and matters effectively are essential. You'll take a practical, solutions-focused approach, building strong and trusted relationships with clients and colleagues alike. You will work collaboratively with the team and be given opportunities to contribute to the further growth and development of the department. You will also balance this collaborative approach with the confidence to manage your own workload and take initiative.

The team

Our Employment team provides the highest level of advice to a large portfolio of clients, primarily commercial clients (from owner managed to FTSE 100 businesses) but also senior executives and individuals who need support with complex employment issues.

Our successful and professional team of solicitors includes three partners and has a wealth of experience. The team receives praise each year from the Legal 500 directory which has described the team as “excellent” and which recommends all three of our Partners. The team was also very proud to have been named Employment Team of the Year at the 2024 Manchester Legal Awards.

The team works collaboratively and with a culture of support and development for all. It also works closely with our Corporate, Commercial and Dispute Resolution teams where matters straddle these disciplines. It has a vacancy due to the growth in work from our clients.

The role

The role will involve providing the highest quality advice across a diverse range of clients, supporting the continued growth of the team. We are looking for a talented employment solicitor, currently operating at Associate or Senior Associate level (5-10PQE), who is capable of taking on work for our existing clients and play a role in converting new business for the department and the firm. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within the team and be expected to contribute enthusiastically to the success of the department.

Typical duties of the role will include:

- Delivering legal support across the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters including equality and discrimination; reorganisations and redundancies; restrictive covenants; TUPE, corporate support and Tribunal claims.
- Acting for employers (from listed companies to SMEs and OMBs) and senior employees, as well as working closely with our corporate, commercial and dispute resolution teams on matters that need cross-disciplinary expertise.
- Gaining an understanding of clients’ requirements, then providing prompt, clear and pragmatic advice, always focused on achieving their objectives.
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
- Delivering client training (legal and skills training) as well as involvement in the team’s knowledge program and keeping abreast of changes in legislation, case law and best practice.
- Playing a leadership role within the team and wider firm – mentoring junior members of the team and providing supervision (where appropriate).
- Active involvement in marketing and business development activities to promote our employment law team, the wider firm and MyersonHR, our premium HR and employment advice retainer service.
- Ensuring proper file management, accurate time recording and timely billing.
- Maintaining confidentiality in line with the firm’s policies and procedures; including dealing with confidential documents.
- Promoting and complying with legislation and Myerson’s policies on equal opportunities and health and safety both in the delivery of services and the treatment of others.
- Acting as an ambassador for Myerson and its core values.
- Identifying and undertaking training and development as required in order to meet personal, SRA and business needs

Our firm

Myerson is a Top 200 UK Law Firm as recognised by The Lawyer. We are also proud to be ranked ‘Top Tier’ by The Legal 500, commended by The Times ‘Best Law Firms', and accredited as ‘World Class’ in the Best Companies League Table 2023.

We are one of the largest independent law firms in the North West, a bold claim we are proud to make because it’s been hard won. No instant growth through acquisition or merger. Instead, growth earned from our day-to-day endeavours, an entrepreneurial approach to doing business, and a rock-solid reputation. We recruit staff who are motivated by our core values and have an affinity to our collegiate and independent ethos.

In September 2024, Myerson became a 100% employee-owned business. We are incredibly proud to have been the first law firm in the Manchester market to make this positive step to safeguard our independence, stability, and people first culture for years to come. Being employee-owned means shared responsibility, strong collaboration, and a difference our clients can feel.

As an award-winning law firm, we are passionate about finding eager, knowledgeable individuals and supporting them to become leaders in their field. We are strong advocates of a successful work/life balance, finding forward-thinking individuals with enthusiasm for their role.