Employment Managing Associate or Director – Manchester

About The Freeths Employment Team

Our Employment, Pensions and Immigration team comprises over 50 specialists across our firms 13 offices and is led by Rena Magdani who is ranked in Band 1 in Chambers & Partners and is recognised as a Leader in the Field by Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500.

Leading the group in Manchester is Partner Laura Tracey who is a Recommended Lawyer in The Legal 500 (2025 edition), and is also listed as Up and Coming in Chambers & Partners (2025 edition). Laura has extensive expertise advising on both domestic and international matters for corporate clients and senior individuals, offering corporate support work, particularly with regards to M&A transactions, disposals and private equity investments. Laura works with clients across a broad range of sectors including, retail and food and drink.

The wider team provide a specialist employment, immigration and pensions service to a range of clients from PLCs to SMEs.

We trust our people to work flexibly in the way that works best for them, their teams and our clients. Our firm is set up to ensure everyone’s voice is heard, and mutual respect is shown by all. We’re widely recognised for our inclusive attitude and diversity, winning ‘Firm of the Year’ at the UK Diversity Legal Awards.

About The Role

We are seeking a Managing Associate or Director level Employment lawyer to join our friendly and dynamic team based in Manchester. Depending on your seniority you will have a good following and/or referral network, with the ambition and skills to help lead and grow the team. The team continues to experience rapid growth, so the role would suit someone who is looking to get involved in business development and shaping the future strategy of the team.

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