Associate - Employment Law
Markel · Manchester, England ·
Employment Law AssociateManchester | Hybrid workingBuild your Employment Law career with a business that puts people first !Are you an Employment Lawyer looking for a role where your work genuinely makes a difference to clients, colleagues and the wider business?
Markel Law is looking for an Employment Law Associate to join our growing Manchester team. This is an excellent opportunity to handle a varied and high-quality employment caseload, work closely with experienced Partners, and develop your career within a supportive, people-first organisation.
About Markel Law: Markel Law LLP is an independent, SRA-regulated law firm and part of the wider Markel Group, a Fortune 500 company operating across insurance, legal and professional services globally. We advise insured and non‐insured clients across a broad range of sectors, with a strong reputation for combining technical excellence with commercial, pragmatic advice.
Our lawyers work across offices in Manchester, Leeds, London and Croydon, supporting thousands of businesses and organisations every year. What sets us apart is our culture: we focus on long-term relationships, flexibility and trust, not billable targets for the sake of it.
The role
Based in our Manchester office, you'll work as part of a collaborative Employment Law team handling both contentious and non‐contentious matters for a diverse client base, including SME and larger retail clients. You will have real responsibility from day one, with the support and development you'd expect from a leading employment practice.
Your work will include: Managing Employment Tribunal claims from inception to conclusionDrafting ET claims, responses and EAT applicationsPreparing witness statements and legal documentationConducting advocacy at Preliminary and Final Hearings where appropriateInstructing and working with CounselAdvising clients on a wide range of non‐contentious employment mattersSupporting disciplinary, grievance and investigation processesKeeping clients and internal stakeholders updated on case strategy and prospectsContributing to employment law updates, training and client-facing materialsWhat we're looking for: You'll be a qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with experience across contentious and non‐contentious employment law, ideally gained within a law firm or professional services environment.
You'll bring: Solid Employment Tribunal experienceStrong drafting and analytical skillsThe ability to communicate confidently with clients and colleaguesA commercial, solutions-focused approach to legal adviceExcellent attention to detail and case management skillsThe confidence to build trusted client relationshipsStrong IT and legal research capabilityWhy join Markel Law?
Competitive salary and annual bonus25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with buy/sell optionsExcellent pension scheme, private medical and dental coverLife assurance, income protection and travel insuranceClear career development with access to training and progressionA genuinely inclusive and supportive culture built around teamwork and trustWe are proud of our values: We're all about people.
We win together. We strive for better. We enjoy the everyday. We think further. Ready to apply? If you're looking for a Manchester-based Employment Law role where you'll be trusted, supported and challenged in the right way, we'd love to hear from you.
Are you ready to play your part? Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances.
Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns. We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful.
Please contact us via email at rec@markel.com or call us at 0161 507 5827 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.#LI-PC1#LI-Hybrid #PlayYourPartUKSummaryLocation: Manchester - UKType: Full time