Employment Law Associate

Location: Manchester, UK — hybrid working with work based in the Manchester office

Company

hirify.global Law LLP is an independent, SRA-regulated law firm and part of hirify.global Group, a Fortune 500 company operating across insurance, legal and professional services.

What you will do

• Manage Employment Tribunal claims from inception to conclusion.
• Draft ET claims, responses, EAT applications, witness statements, and other legal documentation.
• Conduct advocacy at Preliminary and Final Hearings where appropriate and instruct Counsel.
• Advise clients on contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including disciplinary, grievance, and investigation processes.
• Keep clients and internal stakeholders updated on case strategy and prospects.
• Contribute to employment law updates, training, and client-facing materials.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or equivalent.
• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment law.
• Solid Employment Tribunal experience.
• Strong drafting, analytical, communication, legal research, and case management skills.
• Commercial, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to build trusted client relationships and work confidently with colleagues and clients.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working in a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive environment.
• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with buy and sell options.
• Private medical and dental cover, pension, life assurance, income protection, and travel insurance.
• Career development, training, and progression opportunities.
• Culture focused on teamwork, trust, flexibility, and long-term relationships.

Hiring process

• Complete the short application through Apply Now.
• Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and interview process.