Employment Solicitor - In-House - Fully Remote

Michael Page (UK); Manchester; Remote; GBP 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Fully remote working

9% employer pension contribution

33 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Our client, a nationally respected membership organisation, seeks an In-House Employment Solicitor to advise senior education leaders on complex employment matters. The role involves a predominantly contentious caseload, with around 65% of work focused on litigation and tribunals.

You will conduct tribunals, draft pleadings and collaborate with the six-lawyer team, member-support colleagues and external solicitors to deliver high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Experience handling own employment caseload, including contentious matters.
• Strong experience in employment tribunal matters and complex disputes.
• Able to advise senior stakeholders with clear, practical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of employment, professional discipline and related matters, with around 65% of the work being contentious and litigation focused.
• Provide high quality employment advice and representation to senior leaders.
• Conduct employment tribunal and other proceedings, including drafting pleadings and preparing cases.
• Advise on professional discipline, regulatory matters and settlement agreements.
• Collaborate with the wider six-lawyer team, member support colleagues, external solicitors and barristers to deliver excellent service.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation

Advisory

Education

Solicitor or equivalent

Job description

• Advise senior education leaders on complex employment matters
• Predominantly litigated matters with a manageable caseload

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected national membership organisation representing senior professionals across the UK. The organisation provides specialist advice, representation and professional support to its members, with its legal team playing an important role in protecting and supporting members when they face complex employment and professional matters. You'll join an established six lawyer legal team working collaboratively across a varied and interesting caseload. The environment is supportive and professional, with genuine scope to develop your legal expertise while working on matters that can have a significant impact on the individuals involved. The organisation also offers a strong benefits package, hybrid working and a clear commitment to professional development, making this an excellent opportunity for an employment lawyer looking for a move in-house.

Job Description

The In-House Employment Solicitor will be:

• Handing a managable caseload of employment, professional discipline and related matters, with around 65% of the work being contentious and litigation focused
• Provide high quality employment advice and representation to senior leaders, dealing with complex and sensitive employment issues
• Have conduct of employment tribunal and other proceedings, including drafting pleadings, legal documents, preparing cases and providing representation where appropriate
• Advise on professional discipline matters, regulatory issues, settlement agreements and employment contracts
• Work closely with the wider six lawyer legal team, member support colleagues, external solicitors and barristers to deliver an excellent service to members

The Successful Applicant

• A solicitor or equivalent with strong employment law experience
• Experienced in managing their own employment caseload, ideally with a strong contentious and litigation background
• Confident dealing with employment tribunal matters and complex employment disputes
• Comfortable advising senior stakeholders and clients on sensitive and high value employment issues
• Ideally experienced in professional discipline, regulatory matters or representing professionals
• A confident communicator who can build strong relationships and provide clear, practical and commercially sensible legal advice
• Advocacy experience would be welcomed, although it isn’t essential

What’s on Offer

This is a rare opportunity to move in house without giving up the interesting and contentious side of employment law. The role is offered on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave, with the potential for a permanent opportunity thereafter. The package includes:

• £57,000 salary
• 9% employer pension contribution
• 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Fully remote working