Assistant Lawyer – Employment Rights

Thompsons Solicitors

Employment Rights Lawyer providing legal advice and support on settlement agreements for Trade Unions. Joining as part of a law firm dedicated to working people, based initially in Liverpool or Manchester.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeLiverpool • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £33,046 - £35,253 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal advice on settlement agreements, with strong negotiation skills and the ability to build trust with clients and stakeholders. Proficient in collaborating with team members to enhance service offerings and support high-profile settlement exercises.

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Legal AdviceSettlement AgreementsNegotiation SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

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Hard Skills

Settlement NegotiationLegal SupportClient LiaisonSettlement Agreement DevelopmentLegislation Compliance

Soft Skills

Trust BuildingProfessional Relationship ManagementCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Qualified SolicitorLegal Executive

Industry Keywords

Trade UnionsClient InstructionsHigh-Profile Settlement Exercises

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal advice and support to Trade Unions and their members on settlement agreements.
Liaising with Union officers.
Supporting senior solicitors on high-profile and large-scale settlement exercises.
Working collaboratively within the team to help develop and promote our service offering.
Negotiate settlement terms in line with legislation and client instructions.
Develop specialist expertise in advising, negotiating, and completing settlement agreements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

We welcome applications from qualified Solicitors or Legal Executives at any stage of their career.
You do not need prior employment law experience to apply.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are important.
Ability to negotiate effectively and build trust with clients and stakeholders.
Comfortable working sensitively with clients and maintaining professional relationships.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Contributory pension scheme
Permanent health insurance
Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash)
Life assurance
23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
5 days additional leave over Christmas
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Cycle to work scheme
Subsidised sports and social club
Annual travel and parking loans
Financial assistance for professional development