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Our client is a prestigious law firm with offices across Chester, Shrewsbury, Greater Manchester, and Wirral. Renowned for delivering high-quality, results-driven legal services, the firm prides itself on its partner-led approach and strong reputation. The Employment team, consistently ranked highly in The Legal 500, offers a dynamic and supportive environment for a newly qualified Solicitor eager to develop their expertise in this thriving field.
About the RoleAs a Newly Qualified Solicitor in the Employment team, you will play a key role in handling a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. You will manage your own caseload while working collaboratively with the team on complex cases. The role offers exposure to both claimant and respondent work, providing the opportunity to develop a well-rounded skillset in employment law. Strong commercial awareness, excellent file management, and a commitment to exceptional client care are essential.
What We Offer
- Competitive salarywith excellent career progression opportunities
- 5 weeks of annual holiday
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Healthcare scheme
- Death in service benefit (4x annual salary)
- Supported parking scheme
- Plus a range of other benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.
About YouTo succeed in this role, you will have up to 3 years of post-qualification experience in employment law and a track record of managing employment law cases. Strong communication skills, an ability to juggle multiple priorities, and attention to detail are key. You'll be client-focused, confident in dealing with a variety of stakeholders, and eager to contribute to the firm's ongoing success through business development and networking activities.
NEXT STEPS?If this role sounds of interest then please apply through the advert or contact Jack Grant at Thornton Legal directly on or . Stated PQE and salary levels are for guidance only.Thornton Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency. We regularly recruit for international, national, Legal 500, regional and boutique law firms across Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, West Yorkshire and the West Midlands. Main locations include Liverpool, Chester, Preston, Manchester, Leeds and Shropshire. At Thornton Legal we work with partners, solicitors, paralegals and legal assistants across a range of practice areas including (but not exclusively) corporate, commercial property, residential property, employment, litigation, private client and family.
