Employment Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor to join their fully remote legal team. The role involves providing expert legal advice on various employment law matters and managing a diverse caseload. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors with excellent communication skills and a strong background in both contentious and non-contentious cases. Competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for career progression offered.

Benefits

Fully remote working

Supportive team culture

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonuses

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales (NQ + preferred).
• Strong track record in contentious and non-contentious employment law.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on employment law.
• Draft and negotiate employment contracts and policies.
• Represent clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings.

Skills

Employment law advisory

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated and organized

Caseload management

Tech-savvy

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

Tools

Legal case management systems

Remote collaboration tools

Job description

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Job Title: Employment Solicitor (Remote)

Location: Remote (UK-based applicants preferred)

Job Type: Full-Time

Level: NQ +

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Employment Solicitor to join our dynamic legal team on a remote basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified solicitor with a strong background in employment law to work flexibly while handling a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious matters for both employer and employee clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on all aspects of employment law,
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, policies, and handbooks.
• Represent clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings and manage all stages of litigation.
• Advise employers on HR practices, restructuring, and compliance with statutory obligations.
• Manage and maintain client relationships, ensuring high levels of service and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with internal teams and contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Stay up to date with changes in employment legislation and case law.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales (NQ + preferred, but all levels considered).
• Strong track record of advising on both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organised, and comfortable working independently in a remote setting.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
• Tech-savvy, with experience using legal case management systems and remote collaboration tools.

What We Offer

• Fully remote working.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Interesting and varied caseload.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme.

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