Employment Solicitor

Sumer Group Holdings Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic professional services firm in the UK is seeking an Employment Solicitor to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with their employment law needs. This remote role involves guiding clients through hiring processes, building relationships, and contributing to the firm's growth. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of PQE in employment law and a strong client-focused mindset, committed to driving new business opportunities. Join us to shape the future of legal services for SMEs.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE and confidence in handling various employment matters.
• Ability to drive new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing to create engaging legal content.

Responsibilities

• Guide SME businesses on hiring staff and ongoing management.
• Build client relationships and contribute to growing the employment service.
• Provide advice on employment agreements and workplace disputes.

Skills

Proactive business development

Client relationship building

Employment law advice

Organizational skills

Subscription-based service models

Education

4+ years PQE in employment law

Job description

Employment Solicitor

Department: Law

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Remote

Description

Sumer is a fast-growing professional services firm dedicated to championing small and medium businesses and helping communities prosper across the UK and Ireland.

Sitting at the juncture of our central team, our accountancy hubs, and our clients is the rare opportunity to help build Sumer Law - a client-facing private practice within the Sumer Group. We are gaining a significant competitive advantage as we acquire accountancy practices across the UK, addressing the legal needs of our SME clients.

At Sumer Law, we understand the unique legal needs of small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK. With our commitment to innovation and client‑focused service, Sumer Law offers you the chance to advance your career and shape the future of legal services for SMEs across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will be guiding SME businesses through the stress and uncertainty of hiring staff and supporting ongoing incentivisation and management. You will be working alongside accountancy partners across the wider Sumer group and giving employment law advice to owner‑operated businesses.

This isn’t just a fee‑earning role – we’re looking for someone commercially minded who can build client relationships and drive new opportunities. If you enjoy getting out there, building relationships and actively contributing to growing our employment offering, we’d love to hear from you!

Your support will cover the following areas:

• Director, employment and consultancy agreements
• Staff handbooks
• Offer letters
• Post‑termination restrictions
• Workplace disputes
• Advice on TUPE matters
• ACAS negotiations

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Ideally have 4+ years PQE and be confident in working autonomously on a range of employment matters.
• Take a proactive lead in identifying and securing new business opportunities, from both existing and new clients.
• Collaborate with marketing to create engaging content that shows off what we know and how we can help.
• Proven ability to develop and manage subscription‑based service models, ensuring consistent delivery and client satisfaction.
• Demonstrated expertise in providing comprehensive employment law advice across various sectors and industries.
• Experience providing joined‑up and consultative professional advice to founders and owner‑operated businesses.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to efficiently manage multiple clients and matters simultaneously.

You may be the sort of person who is:

• Possess a growth mindset: actively seeks opportunities for growth and development across the business as a whole.
• Continuously Improving: has a commitment to improving technical ability, industry knowledge, and personal professional performance.
• Client‑focused: maintains a genuine interest in understanding and addressing client needs and commercial objectives.
• Collaborative: excels in working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve shared goals and deliver exceptional results.

Belong @ Sumer

At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers, and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.

Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:

• We Shine Together
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Make It Count

We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.