Employment Solicitor - Remote

Talk Staff Group Limited; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor offering remote work and flexible hours. Candidates can choose between a 4 or 5 day week with a low billing target of 25 hours weekly. This role requires at least 5 years of PQE in employment law. The firm prioritizes work-life balance while managing a diverse caseload. Competitive salary of £55,000 FTE plus a performance-based bonus is offered.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus after 2 years

Admin and paralegal support

Autonomy in managing work

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE in employment law is mandatory.
• Experience in handling both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Confident in advising both individuals and businesses.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on employment matters: contracts, grievances, and redundancies.
• Represent clients in tribunal claims.
• Draft and negotiate employment documents.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Client relationship management

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE

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.

Essential qualifications

• 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

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

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.

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