Employment Locum Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking an experienced Employment Locum Solicitor to join a busy employment team on an immediate-start 2-3 month contract, inside IR35. The role will be based in Leeds or Bristol and requires strong contentious Employment Tribunal experience and the ability to manage a live caseload autonomously.

You will advise on merits and prospects of claims, draft legal documents, negotiate settlements, and oversee all aspects of case management with some admin support available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' PQE in employment law.
• Strong experience handling contentious matters for claimants and respondents.
• Ability to manage a live caseload of Employment Tribunal matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on merits and prospects of claims.
• Draft legal documents and negotiate settlements.
• Manage all aspects of case management; review enquiries.
• Provide written advice on potential claims when new matters arise.
• Work independently and meet competing deadlines with commercially focused guidance.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

Tribunal experience

Independent working

Commercially focused advice

Job description

Employment Locum Solicitor

Bristol or Leeds

ASAP start

2-3 month contract

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Locum Solicitor to join a busy employment team on an immediate-start contract basis.

This role will suit an Employment Lawyer with a minimum of 3 years' PQE and strong experience handling contentious employment matters for both claimants and respondents. The successful candidate will take responsibility for an existing caseload of Employment Tribunal matters, managing cases through to conclusion.

The role will primarily focus on issued tribunal claims and will involve advising clients, formulating case strategy, drafting legal documents, negotiating settlements and conducting all aspects of case management. Administrative support may be available for tasks such as bundle preparation.

In addition to managing live cases, you will also be required to review new enquiries and provide written advice on the merits and prospects of potential claims.

Candidates should be able to work independently, manage competing deadlines and provide commercially focused, practical advice. Strong technical employment law knowledge and excellent written communication skills are essential.

The position is initially offered as a 2-3 month contract and is considered to fall inside IR35.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*