Employment Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is looking for a skilled Employment Solicitor to work remotely, handling a varied caseload for employer and employee clients. Ideal candidates will be qualified in England and Wales with strong employment law experience. The firm offers a supportive work culture, competitive salary, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Fully remote working

Collaborative team culture

Career development opportunities

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (NQ + preferred or all levels considered).
• Strong track record in contentious and non-contentious employment law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on all aspects of employment law.
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts.
• Represent clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings.

Skills

Expert legal advice on employment law

Drafting and reviewing employment contracts

Representation in Employment Tribunal

Advising on HR practices

Client relationship management

Staying updated with employment legislation

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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