Solicitor (Employment Law)

FQPS Academy Ltd.; West Malling; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Extra Christmas day

Practising certificate paid

Training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount scheme

Remote working options

Job summary

Invicta Law, part of Commercial Services Group, seeks an experienced employment solicitor for its Employment, Pensions and Education team in the UK. You will handle respondent-side matters, advise on TUPE and governance, and prepare cases for Employment Tribunal hearings.

You will manage a varied caseload, provide practical, commercially aware advice, and develop strong client relationships across local authorities, schools and external clients.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with strong employment law experience.
• Proven respondent-side employment law experience.
• Good knowledge of TUPE, employee relations and wider employment law matters.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload, prioritise effectively and meet demanding deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to provide clear legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of respondent-side employment law matters with supervision.
• Advising clients on complex employment issues, including TUPE, employee relations and governance.
• Preparing cases for multi-day Employment Tribunal hearings.
• Representing clients at tribunals and courts or supporting counsel where appropriate.
• Building effective relationships with local authority, education and external clients.
• Conducting legal research and sharing findings to support case preparation and team knowledge.
• Providing legal support across related areas when required, including education, pensions, policy and data protection matters.
• Maintaining high professional standards and complying with internal quality assurance processes.

Skills

Employment law experience

Respondent-side experience

TUPE knowledge

Employee relations

Caseload management

Legal research

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Location: Kent/Hybrid (predominantly remote)

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (pro-rata)

Contract type: 6-month Fixed-Term Contract

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Are you an experienced employment solicitor looking for a varied role where your advice will make a genuine difference to public and education sector clients?

As a Solicitor within Invicta Law’s Employment, Pensions and Education team, you will manage a varied caseload covering complex employment matters, tribunal proceedings and organisational change. You will advise a diverse client base, including local authorities, schools, academies and external organisations.

This opportunity would suit a confident employment solicitor with strong respondent-side experience who can manage their own caseload, provide practical advice and represent clients effectively.

Who we are

Invicta Law is part of Commercial Services Group (CSG), one of the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading organisations, operating businesses across education, energy, IT, procurement, HR and more.

A significant proportion of our profits is reinvested into frontline public services, enabling us to combine commercial performance with meaningful social value.

Invicta Law provides specialist legal advice to local authorities, schools, academies and other public sector organisations. Our teams combine legal expertise with a strong understanding of the challenges and responsibilities facing public services.

Why this role matters

You will play a key role in helping clients manage complex employment matters, resolve disputes and make informed decisions while meeting their legal and organisational responsibilities.

This is a role where sound legal judgement, client focus and clear communication are essential, with responsibility for managing employment cases and providing practical, commercially aware advice.

What you’ll be doing

Managing a varied caseload of respondent-side employment law matters with an appropriate level of supervision

Advising clients on complex employment issues, including TUPE, employee relations and governance

Preparing cases for multi-day Employment Tribunal hearings

Representing clients at tribunals and courts or supporting counsel where appropriate

Building effective relationships with local authority, education and external clients

Conducting legal research and sharing findings to support case preparation and team knowledge

Providing legal support across related areas when required, including education, pensions, policy and data protection matters

Maintaining high professional standards and complying with internal quality assurance processes

What we’re looking for

A qualified solicitor with strong employment law experience

Proven respondent-side employment law experience

Good knowledge of TUPE, employee relations and wider employment law matters

The ability to manage a busy caseload, prioritise effectively and meet demanding deadlines

A proactive and practical approach, with the confidence to respond to urgent client needs

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and accessible legal advice

Strong client relationship-building skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues

A willingness to support related matters involving education law, policy reviews, LGPS pensions and data protection

What you’ll get in return

Salary of up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience (pro-rata)

25 days on entry (rising to 27 days after four years of service)

Extra day off for your birthday!

One discretionary additional day during the Christmas period

Practising certificate paid for annually by the company

Access to training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

National and local retail discount scheme

Remote working options

Why CSG?

CSG is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company, generating over £800 million in revenue per annum and supporting more than 16,000 education and public sector customers globally.

We are growing through a combination of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our businesses deliver services across education, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and more, all focused on delivering meaningful impact.

As a locally owned organisation, we take pride in reinvesting a significant proportion of our profits into frontline services, helping strengthen the communities we serve.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.

As a member of Inclusive Employers with Silver Accreditation, we are actively building an environment that supports inclusion, flexibility and belonging for all colleagues.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.

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