Employment Solicitor (5-7 years PQE)

Kuits is a full service commercial firm based in the heart of Manchester.  

Headed up by Kevin McKenna, our employment team is known for pragmatic, commercial advice and “big picture” thinking, with work ranging from complex tribunal litigation to strategic board-level mandates. 

Why Kuits – and why now?

The on-going success and growth of our Employment team means that we now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced (PQE 5-7) Employment Solicitor to join our fast- growing and highly respected team.

Recognised by Legal 500, the team has also been awarded a client satisfaction accolade in respect of Lawyer and Team quality and provides the following opportunities:

• Stand‑out work, real responsibility. You’ll be involved with a varied senior caseload: high‑value tribunal claims (whistleblowing, discrimination, unfair dismissal), senior executive appointments/exits and restrictive covenants, restructures/redundancies and TUPE, plus urgent injunction/confidential information matters.
• A team you’ll want to be part of. Work closely with Kevin McKenna (Partner & Head of Employment) alongside Sally Bird, Mark McKeating, Claire Hollins, Claire Treacy, Jake McManus, Tyler Ross and James Cairns. Clients value our responsiveness and ownership of outcomes. We also have excellent in-team admin support.
• Supportive culture, flexible working. Our people consistently highlight teamwork, approachable leadership, mentoring and hybrid flexibility as strengths.  All of the partners in the team are recognised in Legal500 and/or Chambers & Partners.
• A wider platform. As a TAGLaw member, we access a trusted international network when matters cross borders.
• Momentum and progression. Recent promotions in the team reflect our growth and opportunities to advance.
• Business Development you can plug into. Our Marketing team actively supports profile‑raising (directories, awards and refined brand messaging), making it easier to build your practice.

What you’ll do

• Work on employment matters end-to-end across contentious and noncontentious streams, including tribunals, settlement agreement advice, restructures and TUPE. 

• Be a day-to-day strategic adviser to HR leaders and boards, delivering practical, solutions led advice through our large and growing retainer practice. 

• Mentor juniors/trainees and contribute to know-how, training and client updates – within a team that invests in learning. 

• Engage in business development with tangible support from our marketing team (thought leadership, rankings and events). 

What you’ll bring (5-7 PQE)

• A solid track record of managing your own employment caseload and drafting. Whilst not essential, previous experience of advocacy work would be welcome. 

• Confidence in supervising less experienced colleagues and in delegating effectively within a busy team environment. 

• A clear, commercial communication style and appetite for client development aligned to our business strategy. 

What’s in it for you

• High-quality work with direct client access and meaningful autonomy from day one. 

• Mentoring from experienced partners and structured development pathways. 

• A collaborative, flexible working culture and competitive package including: 

• Annual leave starting at 25 days 

• Annual bonus scheme 

• Birthday privilege day 

• Holiday buy, sell and carryover scheme 

• Flexible pension scheme 

• Electric vehicle lease scheme  

• Employee health plan 

• EAP with access to counselling 

• Enhanced family leave policies 

• Life assurance 

• Group income protection  

• Annual travel season ticket loan 

• Hybrid working and dress for your day policy 

• Training and development opportunities 

• Volunteering and community engagement opportunities 

• Office based gym membership 

• A thriving social scene 

Register your interest

In the first instance, please contact our HR team at [email protected] enclosing your CV and a brief covering letter. 

No agencies required