Employment Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor to join their remote team. The role focuses on providing expert legal advice on employment law, drafting and negotiating contracts, and representing clients in legal proceedings. Ideal candidates are qualified solicitors with a strong track record in employment law, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage a varied caseload independently. This position offers a supportive team culture, competitive salary, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Fully remote working

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (NQ +) in England and Wales.
• Strong background in contentious and non-contentious employment law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on employment law.
• Draft and negotiate employment contracts and policies.
• Represent clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings.

Skills

Advising on employment law

Legal writing

Client relationship management

HR compliance

Remote work

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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