Senior Associate – Employment

Clyde & Co

. Join Clyde & Co's Employment team as a Senior Associate on a 12-month fixed-term contract .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical expertise in Employment Law, with a proven ability to manage contentious and non-contentious matters, including Employment Tribunal advocacy. Capable of building client relationships, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to business development initiatives.

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Qualified SolicitorEmployment Law ExpertiseEmployment Tribunal AdvocacyClient Relationship ManagementBusiness Development Experience

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Hard Skills

Contentious Employment MattersNon-Contentious Employment MattersDrafting SkillsPleadingsContractsAdvisory DocumentationHR AdvisoryWorkplace Issue Resolution

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime Management SkillsMentoring

Industry Keywords

PQEClient-Focused AdviceProactive Problem SolvingTeam CollaborationLeadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join Clyde & Co's Employment team as a Senior Associate on a 12-month fixed-term contract
Act primarily for employers, supporting UK-based clients and advising Scottish-based clients
Manage a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
Conduct Employment Tribunal advocacy where appropriate
Provide employment law advisory and litigation support, with emphasis on contentious matters
Support and contribute to business development initiatives
Build and maintain client relationships and act as a key point of contact
Supervise and lead junior team members on projects
Mentor and support colleagues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' PQE, gained predominantly in employment law
Strong technical expertise in employment law
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the wider team
Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
Experience in business development activities
Ability to supervise and lead junior team members on projects
Commitment to mentoring and supporting colleagues
Experience handling Employment Tribunal litigation and advocacy
Strong drafting skills, including pleadings, contracts, and advisory documentation
Commercial awareness with the ability to deliver pragmatic, client-focused advice
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
Confidence in managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
Experience advising employers on complex HR and workplace issues
A proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem solving

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working basis
Equal opportunities and inclusive workplace
Pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships
Support for professional potential and development
Mentoring and support from colleagues