Employment Solicitor

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

Job summary

A reputable legal recruiter seeks an Employment Solicitor (NQ to 2 years PQE) for a remote working opportunity. The ideal candidate will manage a busy caseload, provide legal advice, handle tribunal matters, and draft necessary documentation. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary range of £35,000 to £40,000 and a comprehensive employee benefits package, including 25 days holiday, private healthcare, and flexible working options.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Private healthcare insurance

Retail discounts

Occupational sick pay scheme

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Previous employment law experience as a solicitor.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy caseload of employment law matters.
• Provide legal advice on a wide range of issues.
• Handle tribunal preparation and representation.
• Draft and review legal documentation.
• Conduct investigations and take statements.
• Advise on settlement agreements.

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.