Employment Solicitor

Talk Staff Group Limited; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor who enjoys working on high-quality matters with the flexibility to work from home. The role requires a minimum of 5 years' PQE and the ability to manage a diverse caseload, providing expert advice on various employment issues. Key responsibilities include assisting clients with settlement agreements, unfair dismissal cases, and other professional services. Competitive salary and flexible working hours are offered, with the option to work 15-25 hours a week.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive salary with uncapped OTE

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills necessary to provide expert advice.
• 5+ years of experience in employment law.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients on matters like settlement agreements and unfair dismissal.
• Handle cases potentially progressing to Employment Tribunals.
• Deliver professional services on a range of employment issues.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Expert advisory skills

Ability to manage own caseload

Contentious or mixed contentious/non-contentious employment experience

Autonomy and motivation

Education

5 years+ PQE

UK-based qualification

Job description

We're supporting a reputable law firm who are looking to welcome an Employment Solicitor to their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working on high-quality matters, with the full freedom and flexibility of working from home. You will provide expert employment advice to employees, employers, executives, SMEs, and trade unions on a wide range of issues.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to provide expert advice on a number of matters
• Ability to manage own caseload
• 5 years+ PQE
• Open to various levels including Associates, Senior Associates, Directors, and Partners
• Experience in contentious or mixed contentious/non-contentious employment work
• Happy to work with a mixed caseload of both claimant and respondent
• Confident, motivated solicitors who enjoy autonomy and challenging matters
• UK-based, able to work fully remotely

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients delivering a professional service on a wide range of issues including, but not limited to: settlement agreements, redundancy and restructures, unfair dismissal, discrimination, disciplinary procedures and grievances
• Handling cases that may progress to Employment Tribunals
• Salary and Hours of Work

Benefits

• Monday to Friday hours to suit the employee
• £65k FTE base plus uncapped OTE
• Must be able to commit to 15-25 hours per week

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