Professional Support Lawyer – Senior Associate
Location: Manchester
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Be part of something bigger at Markel Law !
At Markel, we believe the work we do genuinely matters. Our clients rely on us in moments that shape their businesses and their people. That’s why we’ve built a culture grounded in curiosity, expertise and a collaborative spirit – one where talented lawyers can make a real impact as we continue to grow.
Markel Law LLP is an SRA regulated legal business specialising in civil, casualty, employment, commercial and regulatory law. From our offices in Manchester, Leeds, London and Croydon, over 60 specialist solicitors guide, defend and protect organisations across the UK. Our award winning Legal Advice Line supports more than 200,000 callers a year, and our Business Hub is used daily by thousands of businesses looking for practical guidance.
We’re now looking for a talented Professional Support Lawyer (Employment Law) to join our exceptional Employment team of 21 lawyers based across Manchester and Croydon.
The Role:
Shape the future of Markel’s Employment Law practice
As our new PSL (Senior Associate), you’ll play a pivotal role in keeping our employment team at the forefront of legal developments. You’ll combine deep technical expertise with a passion for knowledge sharing, building the tools, resources and insights that help our fee‑earners and our clients thrive.
The role will be to support the Employment practice by delivering high‑quality legal know‑how, training, and strategic insight. The role ensures the team stays ahead of fast‑moving legislative and case‑law developments while maintaining a best‑in‑class suite of precedents, tools, and client‑facing materials.
This is a role with genuine influence: you’ll shape our legal know‑how, drive innovative training programmes, and act as a trusted source of guidance on complex and emerging employment issues.
What you’ll be doing:
Legal Knowledge & Research
Track and interpret the latest legislation, case law and regulatory updates in employment law
Produce clear, practical guidance notes across topics like unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE, whistleblowing and redundancy
Draft and maintain our suite of precedents, including contracts, policies, settlement agreements and tribunal documents
Support fee‑earners with expert responses to complex or novel employment law queries
Training & Development:
Design and deliver training programmes for lawyers at all levels, from new joiners to senior associates
Run engaging legal update sessions on new legislation, case law and HR trends
Develop practical workshops on investigations, grievances, disciplinary procedures and tribunal preparation
Knowledge Management:
Lead the development and continuous improvement of our know‑how systems and content libraries
Create toolkits and checklists for processes such as redundancies, disciplinary procedures and TUPE transfers
Work with our Knowledge Management teams to enhance knowledge capture and sharing
Client & Business Development Support:
Draft client briefings and alerts on employment law developments
Support the delivery of client training programmes for HR leaders and managers
Contribute to thought leadership on the big issues shaping the workplace – from hybrid working to AI in HR to DE&I trends
What we’re looking for:
Qualified solicitor with strong post‑qualification experience in employment law
Deep understanding of UK employment legislation and tribunal procedures
Exceptional drafting, analysis and communication skills
Ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, practical guidance
Strong project management capability – able to juggle training calendars, knowledge projects and deadlines
Genuine enthusiasm for legal developments and HR/employment trends
Why Markel Law?
At Markel Law, we’re all about people. We believe in doing the right thing, supporting one another, and creating an environment where everyone can grow.
You’ll enjoy:
Competitive starting salary, great annual bonus & benefits package
25 days holiday & bank holidays (ability to buy/sell extra)
Excellent pension, private medical & dental cover
Life assurance, income protection and travel insurance
Flexible working options and genuine work‑life balance
A platform to shape and grow a nationally recognised practice
Access to learning and development programmes to help you accelerate your career
A collaborative, supportive team culture where your ideas genuinely matter
We proudly support applicants seeking flexible working, and we are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you need adjustments at any stage, we’ll make it happen.
Ready to shape the future of employment law at Markel?
If you’re excited by the opportunity to lead, influence and elevate our Employment Law practice, we’d love to hear from you.
At Markel, we are all about the people, celebrating the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.
We will ensure that individuals are provided with any reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at rec@markel.com or call us at 0161 507 5827 to request any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed, including alternative formats of documents or information on how to apply offline.
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