Employment Partner | Top-Tier Legal Practice | Manchester City Centre
Are you an Employment Partner or ambitious Senior Associate with experience advising clients in the education or higher education sector?
About the firm
Our client is a market-leading national law firm with a highly regarded Education practice, recognised for its sector expertise, collaborative culture, and longstanding relationships across the education landscape. The team advises universities, further education colleges, academy trusts, and other education bodies on a wide range of strategic and operational matters.
The Opportunity
Following a period of sustained growth and a number of significant client wins, the firm is looking to strengthen its employment capability within the Education team.
This is an excellent opportunity for:
- An Employment Partner seeking a strong national platform from which to further develop and grow their career.
- A Senior Associate or Legal Director looking for a clear route to partnership and the opportunity to take on genuine leadership responsibility.
The successful candidate will:
- Lead and develop employment relationships within a thriving education client base.
- Work on complex advisory, contentious, and strategic employment matters.
- Collaborate with recognised experts across a full-service education practice.
- Contribute to business development initiatives and help shape the future direction of the offering.
- Build a sustainable and rewarding practice with the support of a highly respected national team.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Join a top-ranked and nationally recognised legal practice.
- Work on behalf of leading universities, colleges, academy trusts, and education organisations.
- Access high-quality, varied, and intellectually stimulating work.
- Be part of a genuinely collaborative and people-focused culture.
- Benefit from flexible and agile working arrangements.
- Enjoy clear opportunities for progression and professional growth.
About You
- Employment Partner with experience advising education sector clients with at least 7+ PQE
- Senior Associates, Legal Directors, or Counsel with strong employment expertise and a desire to progress.
- Individuals with a track record of client relationship management, business development, and delivering exceptional client service.
- Lawyers with sector knowledge in education or higher education, although candidates with transferable expertise and a genuine interest in the sector will also be considered.
How to apply
If you are interested in this Manchester based Employment Partner position, please contact Leona Taylor at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to leona.taylor@saccomann.com
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*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.*