In-House Employment Solicitor / CILEx

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment seeks a qualified Employment Solicitor or Barrister to join the in-house Legal team of a Professional Membership body. This can be a remote working role, with occasional visits to the Birmingham Office.

You will independently manage a varied caseload, advising on disciplinary and grievance matters, redundancy, discrimination, whistleblowing, contractual issues, pay and dismissals. Working closely with 2 Senior solicitors, a flavour of the role is below.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Qualified Employment Solicitor / CILEx with strong case file experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full employment law caseload from instruction through to conclusion.
• Advise clients clearly and practically on a broad range of employment issues.
• Negotiate settlements where appropriate.
• Identify and mitigate significant legal, financial or reputational risks.
• Liaise with ACAS, tribunals, counsel, representatives and other stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to Paralegal colleagues when required.
• Maintain high standards of client care, file management and professional compliance.
• Keep up to date with developments in employment law and tribunal procedure.

Skills

Employment law

Case management

Disciplinary

Client communication

Job description

Location: Remote (Birmingham 1 day per month)

Salary: £46,000

PQE: 2+ years’ post-qualification experience

An excellent opportunity for a qualified Employment Solicitor / Barrister to join the in-house Legal team of a Professional Membership body. This can be a remote working role, with occasional visits to Birmingham Office.

The work this team does plays a valuable support service to qualified practitioners in the UK, ensuring they make compliant decisions in times of stress. You will independently manage a varied caseload, advising on disciplinary and grievance matters, redundancy, discrimination, whistleblowing, contractual issues, pay and dismissals.

Working closely with 2 Senor solicitors, a flavour of the role is below.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a full employment law caseload from instruction through to conclusion.
• Advise clients clearly and practically on a broad range of employment issues.
• Negotiate settlements where appropriate
• Identify and escape significant legal, financial or reputational risks.
• Liaise with ACAS, tribunals, counsel, representatives and other stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to Paralegal colleagues when required.
• Maintain high standards of client care, file management and professional compliance.
• Keep up to date with developments in employment law and tribunal procedure.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Employment Solicitor / CILEx with 2+ years' PQE, with strong case file experience. Claimant experience is well suited, but not essential. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, sound professional judgement and the ability to manage a busy caseload independently while delivering pragmatic, high-quality legal advice.