Employment Law Solicitor

Neathouse Partners Ltd; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Employment Law Solicitor/Lawyer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the flexibility of remote or hybrid working, allowing you to manage your own client base while providing expert legal advice on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. With a commitment to work-life balance and professional development, you'll thrive in a supportive environment that values collaboration and continuous learning. If you're ready to grow with a thriving business and make a significant impact in the field of employment law, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Healthy work-life balance

Regular training and professional development

Friendly and positive work culture

Open-door policy for communication

Qualifications

• Experience in managing employment tribunal litigation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day employment law advice on various issues.
• Manage client relationships and tailor advice to client needs.
• Draft and review employment contracts and related documents.

Skills

Employment Law

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Lawyer (CILEx)

Job description

Location: Remote, Hybrid, or Office Based (Chester).

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday.

Neathouse Partners invites applications for the position of Employment Law Solicitor/Lawyer. We are seeking qualified professionals who thrive in a dynamic environment, providing both broad-based employment law services and specialised litigation expertise.

Why We're Hiring

Following a record-breaking start to 2025, we’re continuing to expand and invest in our team. Our client base is expanding rapidly, and demand for our services has never been higher. To keep delivering the high level of support we’re known for, we’re looking for skilled employment lawyers to join the team. If you're looking to be part of a business that's thriving, this is a great time to come on board and grow with us.

About Us

At Neathouse Partners, we provide fixed-fee employment law, HR, and health and safety services to a diverse client base, from SMEs to nationally recognised brands across the UK. Our business model eliminates the uncertainty of traditional billing, allowing our team to focus on delivering precise and pragmatic solutions.

We promote a culture that values work-life balance, continuous learning, and open communication. Collaboration is encouraged, and development is supported through regular training and professional opportunities.

Key Benefits

• Option for fully remote or hybrid working model
• No billing targets or requirement for business development
• Private medical insurance upon completion of the probationary period
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A healthy work-life balance
• Regular training and professional development
• A friendly and positive work culture
• Open-door policy for communication and collaboration

Role Summary

This role demands a balanced approach to managing both contentious and non-contentious matters. The successful candidate will manage their own client base and caseloads with responsibilities that include:

• Providing day-to-day employment law advice on both contentious and non-contentious issues
• Managing day-to-day client relationships and providing tailored advice to meet client needs
• Drafting and reviewing contracts of employment, employee handbooks, and day-to-day documents such as disciplinary invites and outcome letters
• Advising on TUPE, redundancy, discrimination, unfair dismissal, and other employment matters

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Lawyer (CILEx) with experience in Employment Law, particularly in managing employment tribunal litigation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities
• Capable of managing a diverse workload and meeting deadlines
• Team-oriented, and comfortable working autonomously in a remote or hybrid setting