Employment Partner – Global Firm – Low Targets – Good Work/Life Balance

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Employment Partner – Global Firm – Low Targets – Good Work/Life Balance

Published
24/04/2026
Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Category
Job Type
Type Of Lawyer
  • Solicitor
Work Hours
Full-time
Reference No:
BH-52965
Area of Law
  • Employment Law
Contact Email
nick@qedlegal.com
Contact
Nick Skelly
Contact Phone
0161 961 9000
Region
North West

Description

This global Top 100 commercial practice based in central Manchester is looking to recruit a Senior Solicitor / Partner to their employment team and help grow the practice. This role can offer:

  • Salaried / Fixed Share Equity Partnership
  • Genuine Hybrid Working & Flexibility
  • Low Targets of 4.5 Hours per day
  • Lots of Autonomy / No Micromanagement 

The successful candidate for this position will be an experienced lawyer with upwards of 10 years of experience dealing with employment law within a well-respected L500 environment. This role would suit an existing Partner, Legal Director or a highly experienced Senior Associate with a Legal 500 background looking to take the next step in their career. 

This firm has a top-quality reputation dealing with commercial employment work, and they work with a broad range of clients across a diverse range of sectors, including large corporations, SMEs, financial services organisations, high-net-worth individuals and business owners.

The firm has ambitious plans for the expansion and development of its commercial employment law team in Manchester over the next few years. As this is a senior appointment, you will be expected to play a key role in the development of the employment team and the Manchester office. This is an all-inclusive role, and you'll be dealing with fee-earning, management, business development and utilising your existing client network, as well as fostering the existing client base that is in place too.

Salary on offer is attractive and can range up to £200,000 for the right individual, plus a comprehensive benefits package including hybrid working and an excellent partner bonus. Culture is key at this practice, with lots of inclusivity, trust across the board and no egos. 

Feel free to get in touch with Nick Skelly at QED Legal for a confidential chat and to discuss this role in more detail.

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