JMW Solicitors

Full-service UK law firm for clients

Solicitor – Employment

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeManchester, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Experience advising employers and employees on employment law matters, including discrimination, redundancy, disciplinary procedures, and employment contracts.
Experience handling both respondent and claimant work.
Strong understanding of UK employment law and ability to stay current with developments.
Ability to draft and review employment contracts, policies, and procedures.
Experience representing clients in Employment Tribunals and mediations.
Experience negotiating settlement agreements on behalf of clients.
Interest in business development.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to build and maintain client relationships and provide service and advice.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as needed.
Ability to proactively manage time.
Ideally, 2–4 years of post-qualification experience.

Responsibilities

Proactively manage an individual caseload while supporting the wider team.
Maintain expertise by keeping up to date with developments in employment law.
Manage cases competently, profitably, and efficiently.
Take responsibility for own financial contribution.
Work collaboratively and contribute to a positive, professional, and inclusive working environment aligned with the firm's values.
Participate in speaking engagements, networking, and business development activities as appropriate.

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Manchester office in a fast growing and entrepreneurial team which is recognised by Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500. The team work collaboratively and are looking for a Solicitor or an Associate to work closely with the Partners, providing support on their cases, as well as managing their own caseload.

Our specialist team in Manchester provide expert advice to both businesses and individuals on all areas of employment law as it constantly evolves. The split of work is around 70% respondent and 30% claimant. There is very little - if anything - relating to employment law that we haven't dealt with, which is why our clients find we are the ideal law firm to have in their corner.

We have an impressive client base and have specific expertise in recruitment sector and work with a number of household recognised names within the hospitality sector. We also work with a mix of senior employees, directors, senior executives, and professionals.

This is a great opportunity for an exceptional candidate to work on a variety of high-quality work.

Proactively manage own caseload while also supporting the wider team
Maintaining expertise by keeping up to date with developments in Employment law
Competently managing cases in a profitable and efficient manner
Taking responsibility for own financial contribution
Working collaboratively with others and contributing to a positive, professional and inclusive working environment, aligned to JMW’s values
The team are active with speaking engagements, and there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved with networking and business development activities for the right candidate.

This role would suit an ambitious Associate from a leading Employment practice, ideally with 2-4 PQE:

Experience in advising employers and employees on various employment law matters, including discrimination, redundancy, disciplinary procedures, and employment contracts
Experience in both respondent and claimant work
Exceptional understanding of UK employment law and keeps abreast of all latest developments
The ability to draft and review employment contracts, policies, and procedures
Experience in representing clients in Employment Tribunals and mediations
Experience of negotiating settlement agreements on behalf of clients
An interest in business development
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to build and maintaining relationships with clients and providing exceptional service and advice
Working as part as a team as required and also independently as required
The ability to proactively manage your time.

About the Company

JMW Solicitors

Full-service UK law firm for clients

JMW Solicitors provides legal services across corporate and private client work through a team of partners and staff based in three UK offices (Manchester, London, and Liverpool). Their approach centers on delivering high-quality, cost-effective legal advice and practical, commercial solutions tailored to each client’s needs. The firm emphasizes strong, client-focused relationships and a warm, open service style to build long-term partnerships with individuals, SMEs, and international corporations. With more than 500 people, JMW trains its team to prioritize quality and efficiency while maintaining strong ties to the communities they serve. Their goal is to offer an accessible, comprehensive legal service that meets clients’ expectations and delivers practical results.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Manchester, United Kingdom
Founded: 1978

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