PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

We are seeking an Associate Employment Lawyer with a combination of contentious and non-contentious employment law experience, to join our team in Manchester. You will have in the region of 1 – 4 years post-qualifying experience.

Addleshaw Goddard has implemented a flexible, hybrid working model that combines both office-based and remote work arrangements (3 days per week in the office minimum). This approach allows for a balanced and adaptable work environment. Occasional travel between our various UK offices may be required to facilitate effective collaboration and teamwork.

THE EMPLOYMENT TEAM

The Manchester Employment team at Addleshaw Goddard is one of the leading employment practices in the North West, advising a broad range of national and international clients on complex employment, industrial relations, restructuring, TUPE, business protection and Employment Tribunal litigation matters. The team is regularly instructed on high-profile workforce transformation projects, corporate transactions, executive issues and sensitive workplace disputes, combining strong technical expertise with a pragmatic, commercial approach. The practice has particular strength in supporting large employers through organisational change, outsourcing arrangements and contentious employee relations matters.
The team is jointly led by Andrew Moore and Michael Burns. 

Recent Recognition:

• Ranked Band 1 for Employment in the North West by Chambers UK 2027, maintaining its position as one of the region's leading employment teams.
• Ranked in Tier 1 for Employment in the North West by The Legal 500, with the publication highlighting the team's strength across the full spectrum of employment work and specifically recognising the leadership of both Michael and Andrew.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS ROLE

This role offers exposure to the full spectrum of employment law and HR support work, both contentious and non-contentious, acting for a diverse range of clients across multiple sectors. From day one, you will be involved in high-quality work for some of the UK's leading businesses and will have the opportunity to build strong client relationships while taking a hands-on role in delivering commercial and pragmatic advice.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Advising on a broad range of employment law matters, including Employment Tribunal litigation, workplace investigations, restructurings, TUPE, industrial relations and day-to-day HR advisory work.
• Working closely with clients and developing trusted adviser relationships, with increasing levels of responsibility and client contact as your experience grows.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the Employment team, wider practice groups and sector teams to deliver seamless, multidisciplinary advice.
• Embracing innovation and technology, including the use of AI and other digital tools, to enhance service delivery and improve client outcomes.
• Supporting business development initiatives, helping to strengthen existing client relationships and identify opportunities to build new ones.
• Developing your technical and commercial expertise within a supportive and collegiate team environment that encourages continuous learning and professional growth.
• Taking advantage of AG's extensive training, mentoring, coaching and leadership development programmes to support your long-term career progression.

YOUR AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE 

You will have:

• Experience in Employment Law, either during your training contract or post qualification experience working in a similar practice.
• Be flexible and agile and have enthusiasm for growing and developing your knowledge and experience and undertaking intellectually challenging work.
• Have a keen eye for detail, be self-motivated and proactive and confident in building enduring relationships with clients that are based on trust and high-quality service delivery.
• Be inquisitive and want to understand our clients, their drivers and what matters to them, so that your advice has quality, imagination, and impact.

OUR FIRM

Our story of international growth is built on a performance mindset, innovation and true collaboration. We believe results follow relationships, so we work closely with each other, and develop deep client connections to deliver. 

Our award-winning culture balances high standards and hard work with genuine care – looking out for each other, supporting professional development, in a down to earth and inclusive environment. We do the right things in the right ways, combining commercial excellence and innovative thinking with teamwork. Together, we deliver excellence, achieve stand out solutions, and enable career-defining opportunities.