Employment Solicitor

CRA Consulting; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal recruitment firm is looking for an Employment Solicitor (NQ to 2 years PQE) to manage a busy caseload in employment law. The role includes providing expert legal advice, handling tribunal representation, and drafting legal documents. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary range of £35,000 to £40,000 and various employee benefits, including 25 days of holiday and private healthcare. The position supports both remote and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Occupational sick pay

Private healthcare

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of PQE in employment law.
• Experience in managing a busy caseload for claimant and respondent matters.
• Ability to draft and review legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy caseload of employment law matters.
• Provide legal advice across diverse employment law issues.
• Draft legal documentation including pleadings and statements.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Legal drafting

Representation skills

Client communication

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Job Title: Employment Solicitor (NQ to 2 years PQE)

Location: Remote Working

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 salary range (negotiable)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities

• Managing a busy caseload of mainly claimant & some respondent employment law matters
• Providing expert legal advice across a wide range of employment law issues
• Handling early conciliation, tribunal preparation and representation
• Drafting and reviewing legal documentation including pleadings, witness statements and correspondence
• Conducting investigations and taking statements
• Qualifying claims and assessing merits
• Advising and assisting with settlement agreements
• Occasional representation or support with court hearings & tribunals

Employee Benefits Package

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Remote or hybrid working
• Flexible working
• Occupational sick pay scheme
• Private healthcare insurance
• Retail discounts

About the Organisation

CRA Legal are recruiting for an Employment Solicitor. Our client, a reputable non-for-profit organisation, are looking for a dedicated legal professional with previous employment law experience gained as a solicitor. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to progress their career in an organisation that values their people.

About CRA Consulting

• CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.
• For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting website.

How to Apply

• If this Employment Solicitor vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call 0114 241 8030 for a confidential discussion.
• Are you wanting to review additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page.

Additional Information

• CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
• This Employment Solicitor vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process, we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.