Remote Employment Lawyer/Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Greater Manchester; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive law firm seeks a qualified Employment Solicitor for a fully remote role in the UK. The ideal candidate will manage various employment law matters, focusing on employee-side issues while ensuring high-quality client service. Enjoy flexibility with a supportive team culture, competitive salary, and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to £12,000 annually

26 days holiday plus Christmas closure

Private health care

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in employment law.
• Experience in employee-side work.

Responsibilities

• Advising on settlement agreements and employment matters.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts and legal documentation.
• Negotiating on behalf of clients.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

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12.05.2025

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26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Remote Employment Solicitor – Employee-Focused | Fully Remote (UK)

Permanent, Full-Time

Bonus up to £12,000 + Additional Performance Bonuses

Salary up to £60,000

A progressive and well-established law firm is seeking a qualified Employment Solicitor to join its expanding team on a fully remote basis. The role is ideally suited to a solicitor with a strong background in employee-side matters, looking to work flexibly from anywhere in the UK while maintaining high-quality client service and case outcomes.

The Role

You will manage a broad range of employment law matters, with a particular emphasis on settlement agreements, employee disputes, unfair dismissal, discrimination claims, and general advisory work for individuals.

As a fully remote member of the team, you’ll benefit from working independently while having access to support and resources from an experienced and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising employees on settlement agreements, ensuring thorough and compliant guidance.
• Handling a caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, policies, and legal documentation.
• Negotiating on behalf of clients in dispute resolution and settlement discussions.
• Maintaining strong client relationships and providing clear, practical advice.

Requirements

• UK-qualified solicitor with 3+ years PQE in employment law (flexible for the right candidate).
• Strong focus or demonstrable experience in employee-side work.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Bonus scheme of up to £12,000 annually, with additional performance and review-based incentives.
• Fully remote working – work from anywhere in the UK.
• 26 days holiday plus Christmas closure and bank holidays.
• Private health care and other employee benefits.
• Supportive, friendly team culture with regular remote catch-ups and optional in-person meetups.

Ready to take the next step in your employment law career while enjoying genuine flexibility? Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience.