Employment Lawyer - Remote Working

Wicker Hamilton; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing law firm is seeking an Employment Lawyer (4+ PQE) to join its employment law team on a fully remote basis. In this role, you will advise SME clients throughout the employment lifecycle, draft essential agreements, and address workplace issues while focusing on building robust client relationships. With an emphasis on strategic advice over litigation, this position offers the opportunity to work across various sectors, supporting founders and owner-managed businesses with expert legal guidance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Employment Solicitor with over 4 years PQE.
• Experience in providing practical employment law guidance.
• Strong focus on advising SMEs and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise SME clients across the employment lifecycle.
• Draft and advise on employment agreements and policies.
• Advise on workplace issues, restructures, and post-termination restrictions.
• Support ACAS negotiations and workplace disputes.

Skills

Advisory skills

Commercial focus

Client relationship management

Understanding of employment law

Education

4 PQE+ qualified Employment Solicitor

Job description

Fully Remote – work from anywhere in the UK.

Our fast-growing client is seeking an Employment Lawyer (4+ PQE) to join its employment law team.

This is a remote-first role, open to candidates anywhere in the UK, with access to regional hubs nationwide for those who value in-person collaboration.

The position is predominantly advisory and commercially focused, supporting SMEs, founders, and owner-managed businesses with practical employment law guidance. While dispute management and negotiations form part of the remit, the emphasis is on early intervention, strategic advice, and long-term client relationships, rather than litigation-heavy work.

The Role

Advise SME clients across the employment lifecycle

Draft and advise on employment, director and consultancy agreements

Produce and maintain handbooks, policies, and offer documentation

Advise on workplace issues, restructures, TUPE, and post-termination restrictions

Support ACAS negotiations and workplace disputes where required

Build strong client relationships and contribute to the growth of the employment law offering

About You

• 4 PQE+ qualified Employment Solicitor (England & Wale...