Employment Solicitor - Locum

Executive Network Legal Ltd

Greater London

On-site

GBP 45,460 - 64,747

Part time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements
Competitive salary
Work from home option

Job summary

A reputable legal organization is seeking an immediately available Employment Solicitor for a locum position in London. The role involves managing legal cases and representing members in various legal settings. Candidates must have over two years’ PQE in employment law and possess strong analytical, communication, and advocacy skills. This position offers competitive pay at circa £40 per hour and the opportunity to work hybrid, balancing professional and personal life effectively.

Qualifications

  • Must have over two years’ PQE in employment law.
  • Experienced in managing legal casework and supporting training initiatives.
  • Ability to produce clear legal documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and progress legal cases within the region.
  • Represent members in employment tribunals and courts.
  • Provide legal advice to colleagues.

Skills

Strong analytical skills
Excellent communication skills
Advocacy skills
Negotiation skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor
2+ years PQE in employment law

Job description

Overview

Employment Solicitor - Locum, 2+ years’ PQE, London/ Hybrid, 3 month fixed term contract, circa £40 per hour. An opportunity has arisen for an immediately available employment solicitor to join a reputable organisation on a three month basis to cover sick leave, offering a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Kaye on 0207 183 8586 or email kaye.thumpston@enllegal.co.uk with your CV. Job ref: 3174

THE ROLE

This role involves managing and progressing legal cases within the region while representing members in a variety of legal and regulatory settings. The successful locum will advocate for members in employment tribunals, courts, internal hearings, and proceedings before regulatory bodies. In addition to casework, the role includes providing legal advice to colleagues, supporting professionals with legal issues, and contributing to training and guidance.

THE CANDIDATE

Applications are open to qualified Solicitors with over two years’ PQE in employment law, experienced in managing casework and supporting training initiatives. You will have strong analytical with excellent communication, advocacy, and negotiation skills. The appointed solicitor will produce clear legal documentation and explain complex issues effectively to colleagues and members, with additional experience in related areas such as personal injury claims.

THE PACKAGE

The organisation offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home 1–2 days per week, helping you balance professional growth with personal life.

HOW TO APPLY

Contact Kaye Thumpston on 0207 183 8586 or email kaye.thumpston@enllegal.co.uk 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.

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.

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