Employment Senior Associate

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 Senior Associate level, who is capable of taking on work for our existing clients and play a role in generating 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
  
  The position would suit those with an excellent academic background and training who are looking to further develop their career. Candidates are required to have enthusiasm, excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Ideally, the successful candidate will be operating at Senior Associate level and have gained at least 6 years' PQE working at a national or leading regional law firm. An exceptional knowledge of employment law and delivering legal support across a wide range of employment matters is essential.


The successful candidate will possess the ability to find sound solutions to complex legal and employment issues and adapt quickly to new and fast moving areas of law. Candidates must have a pragmatic and solution focused approach to their work and excellent client management and matter management skills. The ability to work well with experienced professionals, within a team orientated environment is essential, as is the ability to work independently on their own initiative.

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.

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 2019 and 2023' and named 'Health & Wellbeing Champions' at the Manchester Legal Awards 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.

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.