Employment Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm is seeking a qualified Employment Solicitor to join its remote team. The role involves providing expert legal advice, drafting employment contracts, and representing clients in tribunal proceedings. The ideal candidate will have experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a fully remote working environment.

Benefits

Fully remote working

Supportive team culture

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary and bonuses

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with relevant experience.
• Track record in contentious and non-contentious law.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on employment law.
• Draft and review employment contracts and policies.
• Represent clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings.
• Advise employers on HR practices and compliance.
• Manage client relationships to ensure satisfaction.
• Collaborate with teams and contribute to improvements.
• Stay updated on employment legislation changes.

Skills

Expert legal advice on employment law

Drafting and negotiating employment contracts

Client representation in Employment Tribunal

HR practices and compliance advisory

Strong written and verbal communication

Self-motivation and organization

Experience with legal case management systems

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

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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