Employment Solicitor

Talk Staff Group Limited; Leeds; Remote; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking legal firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor for a fully remote role. The ideal candidate will manage a varied caseload including both Claimant and Respondent matters, offering flexibility in work schedule. With only 25 billable hours per week and a competitive salary of £55,000 FTE, this position prioritizes work-life balance and client care.

Benefits

Fully remote working

Flexibility to choose a 4 or 5 day week

25 billable hours per week

Performance-based bonus

Full administrative support

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in employment law.
• Confident handling both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Experience advising both individuals and business clients.

Responsibilities

• Advising on employment matters including contracts and grievances.
• Representing clients in Employment Tribunal and County Court claims.
• Providing commercially focused HR and employment law advice.

Skills

Experience in employment law

Handling contentious matters

Experience advising clients

Commercial mindset

Excellent communication skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE

Job description

Are you an experienced Employment Solicitor looking for true flexibility and autonomy in your role? We're working with a forward-thinking legal firm that offers a fully remote setup, low billing targets, and a refreshing approach to client work.

This is a rare opportunity to work on a varied caseload of both Claimant and Respondent matters, with growing emphasis on supporting businesses. Whether you're looking for a 4-day week or a full-time position with a healthier work-life balance, this firm puts people first - and performance ahead of presenteeism.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in employment law
• Confident handling both contentious and non-contentious matters
• Experience advising both individuals and business clients
• Commercial mindset with the ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills and client care

Responsibilities

• Advising on employment matters including contracts, grievances, disciplinaries, redundancies and settlement agreements
• Representing clients in Employment Tribunal and County Court claims
• Providing commercially focused HR and employment law advice to businesses
• Drafting and negotiating a wide range of employment-related documents
• Building strong relationships with new and existing clients
• Managing your own caseload with full support from the wider team

What’s in it for you?

• Fully remote working from anywhere in the UK
• Flexibility to choose a 4 or 5 day week
• Just 25 billable hours per week (5 per day)
• Salary £55,000 FTE + performance-based bonus after 2 years
• Full administrative, PA and paralegal support
• Autonomy in how you manage your work
• High-quality employment law work across a diverse range of clients

Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support.

Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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