Employment Solicitor - Remote

Talk Staff Group Limited; Bedford; Remote; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking legal firm in the UK is seeking an Employment Solicitor for a fully remote position. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of PQE in employment law and will work on varied cases with low billing targets. This role offers flexibility in hours and the autonomy to manage your own caseload, supporting both individuals and businesses. A salary of £55,000 FTE plus performance bonuses is offered, alongside comprehensive support.

Benefits

Fully remote working

Flexibility to choose a 4 or 5 day week

Just 25 billable hours per week

Performance-based bonus after 2 years

Full administrative, PA and paralegal support

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in employment law.
• Experience advising individuals and business clients.
• Confident in handling both contentious and non-contentious matters.

Responsibilities

• Advising on contracts, grievances, redundancies and settlement agreements.
• Representing clients in Employment Tribunal and County Court claims.
• Providing commercially focused HR and employment law advice.

Skills

Advising on employment matters

Handling contentious and non-contentious matters

Excellent communication skills

Client care

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in employment law

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Employment Solicitor looking for true flexibility and autonomy in your role? We're working with a forward-thinking legal firm that offers a fully remote setup, low billing targets, and a refreshing approach to client work. This is a rare opportunity to work on a varied caseload of both Claimant and Respondent matters, with growing emphasis on supporting businesses. Whether you're looking for a 4-day week or a full-time position with a healthier work-life balance, this firm puts people first - and performance ahead of presenteeism.

Responsibilities

• Advising on employment matters including contracts, grievances, disciplinaries, redundancies and settlement agreements
• Representing clients in Employment Tribunal and County Court claims
• Providing commercially focused HR and employment law advice to businesses
• Drafting and negotiating a wide range of employment-related documents
• Building strong relationships with new and existing clients
• Managing your own caseload with full support from the wider team

Qualifications / Essentials

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years\' PQE in employment law
• Confident handling both contentious and non-contentious matters
• Experience advising both individuals and business clients
• Commercial mindset with the ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills and client care

What’s in it for you?

• Fully remote working from anywhere in the UK
• Flexibility to choose a 4 or 5 day week
• Just 25 billable hours per week (5 per day)
• Salary £55,000 FTE + performance-based bonus after 2 years
• Full administrative, PA and paralegal support
• Autonomy in how you manage your work
• High-quality employment law work across a diverse range of clients

Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK in roles across Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support. Talk Staff Recruitment acts as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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