Senior Employment Solicitor — Remote, Part-Time (Disputes)

LJRecruitment; Bath; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Job summary

LJRecruitment is seeking a Senior Employment Solicitor (8+ PQE) for a fully remote role with optional attendance in Central London. This part-time position offers 3–4 days per week and ASAP start, handling contentious matters including discrimination and equality issues for executives and commercial clients across multiple sectors.

The role requires strong advisory skills, client liaison, and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' PQE in Employment Law, ideally with a reputable regional or London firm.
• Strong contentious employment experience focusing on discrimination and equality issues.
• Experience drafting and responding to Employment Tribunal claims.
• Experience preparing witness statements and managing disclosure.
• Confident advising and liaising directly with clients.
• Advocacy experience desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Able to work independently and remotely while meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a collaborative approach.
• Comfortable contributing to business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contentious employment matters, focusing on discrimination and equality issues.
• Advise diverse clients including senior executives and commercial clients across sectors.
• Draft and respond to Employment Tribunal claims.
• Prepare witness statements and manage disclosure.
• Liaise directly with clients and contribute to business development.

Skills

Contentious employment

Client communication

Business development

Job description

LJRecruitment is seeking a Senior Employment Solicitor (8+ PQE) for a fully remote role with optional attendance in Central London. This part-time position offers 3–4 days per week and ASAP start, handling contentious matters including discrimination and equality issues for executives and commercial clients across multiple sectors.

The role requires strong advisory skills, client liaison, and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.