Employment Solicitor - Remote

Talk Staff Group Ltd; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking legal firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor. The role offers fully remote work with flexible options for a 4 or 5-day week. Candidates should have at least 5 years' PQE, confidence in handling various employment matters, and the ability to build strong client relationships. The firm prioritizes work-life balance and performance over presenteeism, providing comprehensive support for a diverse range of employment law cases.

Benefits

Fully remote working

Flexibility to choose a 4 or 5 day week

Performance-based bonus after 2 years

Full administrative support

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years PQE in employment law.
• Confidence in handling both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Ability to advise a diverse range of clients.

Responsibilities

• Advise on employment matters including contracts and grievances.
• Represent clients in Employment Tribunal claims.
• Draft and negotiate employment-related documents.

Skills

5+ years’ PQE in employment law

Handling contentious and non-contentious matters

Advising individuals and business clients

Commercial mindset

Excellent communication skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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.

To be considered for the role, you’ll require the following 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

Within this position, you’ll also be:

• 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

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 with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support.

Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

See our website for more details and jobs available - http://www.talkstaff.co.uk/jobs

01773 828 326