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Employment Legal Director

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Douglas Scott

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United Kingdom , Manchester

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Category:
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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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80000.00 - 100000.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

This is an opportunity for an ambitious employment solicitor to establish and develop a new advisory department within a firm with a strong national presence in employment law. The role includes leading the department, marketing, mentoring, and focusing on non-contentious employment law while building strong client relationships. The package offered is substantial, and there is a fast-track opportunity to Partnership.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead and develop a new advisory department focused on non-contentious employment law
  • build on existing contentious work
  • marketing
  • mentoring
  • client relationship development.

Requirements:

  • Ambitious
  • empathetic
  • adventurous
  • strong client relationship-building skills
  • experience in employment law, particularly advisory and non-contentious elements.

Nice to have:

  • Leadership skills for mentoring and marketing
  • interest in developing expertise in non-contentious employment law.
What we offer:
  • Six-figure salary package
  • opportunity for fast-track Partnership
  • competitive salaried partner packages.

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Job Posted:
June 13, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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