About this role
THE ROLE & TEAM
We are looking for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join our highly regarded Employment Team, where you will support the firm’s clients by delivering high‑quality, pragmatic employment law advice across a broad range of contentious and non‑contentious matters.
The role combines hands‑on advisory work, tribunal litigation and strategic support to clients, working closely with colleagues across the firm to deliver commercially focused solutions. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional client service, technical excellence and clear, practical advice.
This is a varied and engaging role, supporting clients from day‑to‑day HR matters through to complex, high‑value and sensitive employment issues. Working with a diverse client base across multiple sectors, you will contribute directly to the firm’s strong reputation in employment law.
This role will be based in our Manchester, Liverpool or Preston offices.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage a varied caseload of contentious and non‑contentious employment matters
Advise employers on day‑to‑day employment law issues, including disciplinaries, grievances and performance management
Manage Employment Tribunal claims from inception to conclusion
Draft and advise on contracts of employment, settlement agreements, policies and procedures
Advise on redundancies, restructures and TUPE matters
Provide clear, commercial and pragmatic advice to clients
Support corporate transactions and wider commercial matters as required
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Support and mentor junior team members where appropriate
Contribute to business development and market positioning
Deliver internal and external training sessions as required
ABOUT YOU
Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
3+ years’ PQE with strong experience in employment law
Proven experience advising employers on a wide range of employment matters
Confident managing your own caseload and complex matters independently
Strong Employment Tribunal experience
Excellent drafting skills and technical knowledge
Commercially aware with strong communication skills
A collaborative team player with a proactive approach
Keen to contribute to the continued growth and reputation of the team
BENEFITS
Competitive Salary
Flexible approach to working hours
Bupa/ Medicash
Discretionary bonus opportunities
Pension scheme
Life Insurance & Income Protection Insurance
25 days Annual Leave plus flex bank holidays (increasing with service)
Option to buy 10 additional days annual leave each year
2 My Days (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
Additional discretionary annual leave days
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
Career Development Opportunities
Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)
Agencies: We are not accepting CVs for this role as we are aiming to fill it directly. We value your support and will reach out if required. Please do not send speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs sent to hiring managers or the business, without prior instruction from a member of the Talent Acquisition team, will be treated as a gift.
ABOUT US
Brabners is purpose-led independent law firm. A certified B Corp with award-winning environmental credentials, we seek to demonstrate that business can bring about positive change by being innovative, diverse and sustainable.
With over 200 years of history, we’re proudly anchored in the North but serve businesses and individuals across England and Wales.
We have won awards for being innovative at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards and diverse as Manchester Law Society’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions. We are also recognised as one of the 25 best large companies to work for in the UK and have won The Legal 500 Future Lawyers awards for job satisfaction, quality of work, social life and work/life balance.