Employment Lawyer

Liberty Towers; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A boutique employment law firm is looking for a part-time Employment Lawyer with around 10 years PQE. This fully remote role involves managing a mixed advisory and contentious caseload, predominantly focusing on claimant work. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to work independently. Flexible working hours of approximately 3 hours per day are offered, enabling a meaningful impact on the client's employment issues while accommodating other commitments.

Benefits

Flexible remote work

Supportive work environment

Opportunity for impactful work

Qualifications

• 10+ years PQE in Employment Law with a focus on claimant cases.
• Ability to manage cases with minimal supervision.
• Strong client communication skills and responsiveness.

Responsibilities

• Run mixed advisory and contentious employment caseload.
• Advise on various legal matters including unfair dismissal and discrimination.
• Draft legal documents and manage cases independently.

Skills

Independent case management

Client relationship management

Excellent communication

Education

Qualified lawyer with c.10 years PQE in Employment Law

Job description

Part-Time Employment Lawyer (c.10 Years PQE+) – Fully Remote

Highly Regarded Employment Practice

3 Hours per Day | Flexible Engagement (Employed or Consultancy Contract)

The Firm

We are working with a highly respected boutique employment law practice known for its exceptional client care, high-quality claimant work, and strong reputation in the market. Led by experienced, well-regarded partners, the firm offers a flexible, supportive environment and a consistently strong pipeline of advisory and contentious matters.

The Opportunity

The firm is seeking a senior Employment Lawyer (around 10 years PQE or above) to provide part-time support of approximately 3 hours per day . This role is ideal for a seasoned practitioner who enjoys autonomy, wants a meaningful and impactful caseload, and values the flexibility of remote working.

You will work closely with the partner team, particularly during a period of increased workflow and planned parental leave. The successful candidate will manage files independently, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure seamless continuity of service.

Key Responsibilities

• Running a mixed advisory and contentious employment caseload, predominantly claimant-focused .
• Advising on disciplinary and grievance matters, unfair dismissal, discrimination claims, whistleblowing, redundancy and settlement negotiations.
• Drafting ET1s, ET3s, schedules of loss, witness statements and correspondence.
• Managing files autonomously, including strategy, risk assessment, and client updates.
• Ensuring high levels of responsiveness and client care in line with the firm’s standards.
• Liaising with counsel where required.
• Providing seamless continuity of support to the partnership team.

About You

• c.10 years PQE or above in Employment Law (more experienced candidates very welcome).
• Strong track record in advising and representing claimant clients.
• Able to manage cases independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communicator with the confidence to handle a highly varied caseload.
• Comfortable working remotely and maintaining a high degree of organisation and responsiveness.
• Someone who values flexibility but also delivers consistently high-quality work.

Engagement Options

• Consultancy / Contract basis (self-employed), or
• Part-time employed contract , depending on preference and structure.

The firm is open to discussing the most suitable arrangement for the right individual.

Hours

• Approximately 3 hours per day , with flexibility on when these hours are delivered.
• Scope for increased hours if required.

Why Join?

• Work with a respected partner team and a genuinely high-quality claimant caseload.
• Fully remote, flexible working that fits around other commitments.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact for clients going through life-changing employment issues.