Employment Partner
Location
Manchester
Salary
£95000-105000 per annum
Sector
Private Practice
Type
Permanent Role
Practice Area
Employment
Reference
JR/A/21112
Our client is offering an outstanding chance to join a collegiate and market-leading Employment team in Manchester. The team is recognised for its expertise and client service, competing with nationally established firms in the region. Their success is built on strong relationships and consistently delivering results.
The Role
As an Employment Partner, you will handle a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters. Work includes drafting employment contracts, advising on dismissals, handling tribunal claims, enforcing restrictive covenants, managing breaches of confidence, and undertaking high court advocacy. The role offers a competitive salary, first-class benefits, and a clear, transparent route to equity partnership, giving you greater autonomy and control over your career trajectory.
About You
You will have a proven track record in employment law at partner or senior associate level, with experience acting for both respondents and claimants. Essential skills include contract drafting, tribunal advocacy, advising on dismissals and redundancies, and managing restrictive covenants and breaches of confidence. The role is ideally suited to ambitious lawyers looking to step into partnership or current partners seeking a platform that offers more independence, progression and recognition.
Next Steps
If this Employment Partner role in Manchester is of interest, please apply through the advert or contact Joe Rees at Thornton Legal directly on 07903 222 898 or joe@thorntonlegal.co.uk. PQE and salary levels are provided as a guide only.
Employment Partner Manchester - Frequently Asked Questions
What salary can an Employment Partner in Manchester expect?
According to Thornton Legals 2025 Salary Survey, Employment Partners in Manchester typically earn from £100,000 to £140,000+, with equity partners often exceeding this depending on client following, firm structure and billing performance.
What type of work will I handle?
As an Employment Partner, you will lead on both contentious and advisory work, including contracts, dismissals, tribunal litigation, restrictive covenants, high court advocacy, and strategic client advice.
What are the career prospects for Employment Partners in Manchester?
Manchester is a highly competitive employment law market, with strong demand for senior lawyers. This role offers not only immediate partner status but also a transparent route to equity, providing clear long-term career progression.
About Thornton Legal
Thornton Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency working with top law firms across Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool and the wider North West and West Yorkshire regions. We connect solicitors and lawyers with leading national, regional and boutique firms across practice areas including family law, private client, litigation, property, corporate and employment.
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