Locum Employment Solicitor

Service Care Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Locum Employment Solicitor for a contract role in Manchester. This position involves advising on various employment law matters, drafting legal documents, and handling tribunal claims. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with proven experience in employment law. The role offers competitive hourly rates and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates, paid weekly

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Valid practising certificate required.
• Proven experience in public or private employment law.
• Ability to handle own caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Advise on all aspects of employment law.
• Draft contracts and policies.
• Handle Employment Tribunal claims.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Experience in employment law

Strong drafting and negotiation skills

Tribunal advocacy experience

Job description

Overview

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Locum Employment Solicitor to support a local authority based in Manchester. This role is on a 3 months contract with potential to extend.

This role pays a competitive rate:

• PAYE (Inc. Hol) - £48.41 - £52.76 per hour
• Umbrella - £55 - £60 per hour

Responsibilities

• Advising on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law
• Drafting contracts, policies, and settlement agreements
• Handling Employment Tribunal claims, including case preparation and advocacy
• Advising on TUPE, redundancies, disciplinary procedures, and grievance matters
• Supporting HR teams, senior managers, and external clients as required

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with valid practising certificate
• Proven experience in employment law (private practice or public sector)
• Confident handling own caseload independently
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Tribunal advocacy experience is advantageous

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates, paid weekly
• Hybrid working
• Flexible hours

How to Apply

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Referral Information

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

Job Info

• Job Title: Locum Employment Solicitor
• Company: Service Care Legal
• Location: Manchester
• Posted: Sep 18, 2025
• Closes: Oct 19, 2025
• Sector: Legal
• Contract: Contract
• Hours: Full Time