Employment Lawyer

Oculus Legal Group; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care benefits

Pension and life assurance

Parental leave

Sick pay

Training and exam fees funded

Discounts and salary sacrifice

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group is seeking an Employment Solicitor to join a well-established regional firm. The role focuses on claimant work, with some respondent matters, covering advice, negotiations and Employment Tribunal litigation.

You will handle your own caseload, advising on unfair dismissal and discrimination, and preparing Tribunal documentation. The firm offers hybrid and flexible working, generous leave, health and wellbeing support, and opportunities for development through mentoring and

Qualifications

• Must have claimant-focused Employment Law experience.
• Ability to manage own caseload and work independently.
• Comfort with tribunal hearings and documentation.
• Willingness to mentor and train junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Advise on unfair dismissal and discrimination matters.
• Prepare and file key Tribunal documentation.
• Attend hearings and advocacy where required.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Employment law

Caseload management

Client advisory

Tribunal experience

Education

Solicitor qualification

Tools

Case management software

Job description

A well-established and highly regarded regional law firm is looking to appoint an Employment Solicitor to join its growing team.

This is an opportunity to join a firm with an excellent reputation for quality legal work and client service, offering the chance to build a long-term career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Employment team works across a varied caseload for both regional and national clients, with a strong focus on developing its people through mentoring, training and knowledge-sharing. You will be joining an experienced team where you can take ownership of your own work while continuing to develop your expertise.

The Role

The position is predominantly claimant-focused, with some respondent work, covering a range of Employment matters from initial advice and negotiation through to Employment Tribunal litigation.

You will handle your own caseload, advise on matters including unfair dismissal and discrimination, prepare key Tribunal documentation and attend hearings where required.

There is also the opportunity to contribute to the wider development of the team through client relationships and business development activity.

The firm is open-minded on experience and will consider Employment professionals at different levels. The key is strong claimant-focused experience, confidence managing your own caseload and a genuine interest in continuing to develop within Employment Law.

The Package

• Salary of £40,000-£60,000+, depending on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Generous annual leave, Christmas closure and birthday leave.
• Mental health and wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced eye care and access to virtual GP appointments.
• Workplace pension and life assurance.
• Enhanced parental leave and sick pay.
• Professional subscriptions, training and exam fees funded.
• A range of employee discounts and salary sacrifice benefits.

A great opportunity for an Employment Solicitor looking for a supportive team, quality work and genuine scope to develop their career within a well-regarded regional practice.