Employment Solicitor - Locum

ENL Legal Recruitment; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to provide legal advice to Union members and advocate on their behalf in various forums. This remote role offers competitive hourly pay and 35 days of annual leave. Candidates must have proven expertise in employment law and strong advocacy skills. Join a supportive organization that values diversity and inclusion, with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

35 days of annual leave

Remote working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in regulatory proceedings and advocacy.
• Demonstrable experience in case management and litigation.
• Ability to provide clear, practical advice to colleagues and members.

Responsibilities

• Conduct claims and litigation on behalf of solicitors.
• Represent and advocate for members before tribunals and courts.
• Contribute to staff and member training.

Skills

Expertise in employment law

Strong advocacy skills

Excellent drafting and communication skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Employment Solicitor - Locum, 3+ PQE, Remote, £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 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV. Job ref: 2092

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 range of benefits including a competitive salary, 35 days of annual leave (pro rata), and remote working.

HOW TO APPLY:

Contact Kaye Thumpston at eNL on 0121 454 1004 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.

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.