Employment Solicitor - Remote

Talk Staff Group Limited; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking legal firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to work fully remote in the UK. The role offers complete flexibility with a 4 or 5-day work week and low billing targets of just 25 hours weekly. Ideal for those with 5+ years PQE in employment law, this position emphasizes autonomy and provides full administrative support. Competitive salary of £55,000 FTE plus a performance-based bonus after two years.

Benefits

Fully remote working

Flexibility to choose a 4 or 5-day week

Performance-based bonus after 2 years

Full administrative support

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in employment law is essential.
• Ability to work independently with a commercial mindset.
• Experience advising both individuals and business clients.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in employment law

Confident handling both contentious and non-contentious matters

Excellent communication skills and client care

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