Senior employment lawyer opportunity for a managing associate to join a busy Employment & Immigration group, with roles available in Leeds or Manchester. The role covers a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment work across a broad client base.

This is a hybrid role (minimum office attendance expected) with occasional travel between UK offices. You will handle tribunal litigation, business-protection matters and major HR projects, and will be exposed to high-quality, high-profile client work.

The role offers responsibility for developing client relationships, supervising junior colleagues and contributing to team development, with access to formal training, mentoring and leadership programmes.

Approximately 5+ years post-qualification employment law experience (contentious and non-contentious)
Proven experience handling tribunal litigation, redundancy/restructuring or other complex HR projects
Client-focused with strong drafting, advocacy and advisory skills
Ability to supervise and mentor junior team members and to develop client relationships
Willingness to work in a hybrid model and to travel between UK offices as required

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