Locum Employment Solicitor

Robert Walters UK; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A legal practice in Birmingham is seeking a Locum Employment Solicitor to handle Employment Tribunal claims and provide expert advice on employment law. This temporary role offers a day rate between £350 and £500, with a hybrid working model of 2 days in-office and 3 days remote. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and a proactive mindset, with in-depth expertise in both contentious and non-contentious employment law.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling Employment Tribunal claims and drafting documentation.
• Expertise in advising on employment status, TUPE transfers, and contractual arrangements.
• Ability to support clients with employee relations matters and discrimination issues.

Responsibilities

• Handle Employment Tribunal claims for Respondents, preparing documentation.
• Provide advice on employee status and contractual arrangements.
• Support clients with grievance processes and discrimination issues.

Skills

Handling Employment Tribunal claims

Advising on employment status and TUPE

Employee relations matters

Workforce reorganisations

Drafting employment contracts

Contentious and non-contentious employment law

Outstanding interpersonal abilities

Proactive and solution-oriented mindset

Job description

Job Title: Locum Employment SolicitorLocation: Birmingham - 2 days in office and 3 days working from homeDay rate: £350 - £500 per day (dependent on experience)

Key responsibilities of an Locum Employment Solicitor:

• Handling Employment Tribunal claims on behalf of Respondents, including drafting documentation, preparing for hearings, and providing advocacy where appropriate
• Providing advice on employment status, contractual arrangements, and TUPE transfers
• Supporting clients with employee relations matters, such as disciplinary processes, grievances, whistleblowing concerns, and discrimination issues
• Advising on workforce reorganisations, redundancy processes, and negotiating settlement agreements
• Developing strong, collaborative relationships with clients who are creating meaningful impact
• Drafting and advising on employment contracts, HR policies, and internal procedures
• In-depth expertise in both contentious and non-contentious aspects of employment law
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset

What’s next:

• Apply today for this Locum Employment Solicitor role in a brilliant legal practice by emailing [e-mail] with an updated CV.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: Temporary

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Employment