Employment Solicitor

This hire has arisen due to continued growth in employer instructions and an increasing Employment Tribunal caseload. The team is expanding to maintain service levels and ensure junior lawyers have the time and supervision needed to develop properly, rather than simply absorbing additional volume.

This is a respondent-focused role offering exposure to a broad mix of contentious and advisory employment work.

About the Firm

This is a well-regarded regional practice with a strong reputation across the North West. The firm is known for its approachable culture, long-standing client relationships and pragmatic, commercially grounded advice.

The employment team works closely with HR professionals, owner-managed businesses and larger regional employers, offering practical support rather than purely academic advice.

Role Overview

You will join a close-knit team spanning secretarial support through to Partner level. Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and progressing Employment Tribunal matters, including drafting ET3 responses and preparing Early Case Assessments

• Liaising directly with employer clients and the Tribunal

• Assisting with Preliminary Hearings and preparing witness statements

• Preparing hearing and disclosure bundles

• Conducting legal research to support case strategy

• Attending Tribunal hearings where required

You will work closely with senior fee earners but will be encouraged to take increasing ownership of matters as your confidence develops.

Candidate Profile

Likely to suit an NQ Solicitor up to around 2 years' PQE, or an experienced employment paralegal with at least 12 months' solid employment law exposure.

You should:

• Have experience of respondent employment work

• Be confident managing competing priorities

• Communicate clearly with clients and colleagues

• Demonstrate genuine interest in employment and HR advisory work

• Show strong organisation and attention to detail

Advocacy experience would be helpful but is not essential.

Offer and Benefits

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

This is an office-based role in Stockport.

The wider benefits package includes:

• Birthday day off

• Private health cover

• 24-hour GP service

• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies

• Employer pension contributions

What Now?

If you are looking to build your employment law experience within a stable and growing regional team, this role offers structured exposure without the pressure of a national firm environment.

An initial conversation can take place discreetly, and you don't need a CV to start.

For more information, please contact Jack Grant at Thornton Legal on 07538 704 113 or jack@thorntonlegal.co.uk

Thornton Legal connects talented lawyers with leading law firms across the North West, West Yorkshire and the West Midlands. We believe in straightforward, transparent recruitment that focuses on quality relationships, not volume.

Jack Grant Recruitment Consultant

07538704113

jack@thorntonlegal.co.uk