Employment Solicitor - Locum

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist legal service provider in Cambridgeshire is looking for an Employment Solicitor with over 3 years' PQE. The role involves providing legal advice and representing members before tribunals and courts. Strong advocacy skills and experience in employment law are essential. Attractive package includes competitive pay, 35 days annual leave, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

35 days annual leave (pro rata)

Blended working (hybrid)

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with expertise in employment law.
• Proven experience in case management and litigation.
• Strong advocacy skills before courts and tribunals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct claims and litigation on behalf of solicitors.
• Represent and advocate for members before various bodies.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to colleagues.

Job description

Overview

Employment Solicitor - Locum, 3+ PQE, Cambridgeshire, £34.14 per hour. This role delivers expert legal advice, representation, and advocacy for Union members, while also supporting colleagues and contributing to training and resource development. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Kaye on 0207 183 8586 or email [e-mail] with your CV. Job ref: 1385

The Role

You will be responsible for conducting claims and litigation on behalf of solicitors, representing and advocating for members before tribunals, courts, hearings, and regulatory bodies, while also providing legal advice and guidance to colleagues on issues affecting teachers. Additionally, you will contribute to staff and member training, and prepare written documents, articles, and resources on legal matters.

The Candidate

The organisation is seeking a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with proven expertise in employment law, regulatory proceedings, and advocacy. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in case management and litigation, alongside strong advocacy skills before courts, tribunals, and regulatory bodies. You will possess the ability to provide clear, practical advice to colleagues and members, as well as excellent drafting and communication skills.

The Package

The role offers a competitive salary, 35 days of annual leave (pro rata), and blended working with 3–4 days in the office and the remainder from home, subject to business needs.

How to Apply

Contact Kaye Thumpston at eNL on 0207 183 8586 or email [e-mail] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

Diversity and Inclusion

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.