Employment Law Solicitor; Private Practice

Employment Law Solicitor (Private Practice)

Location: Remote

Salary: £65,000 + Performance-Based Bonus (£20-30k bonus - year2)

Experience Level: Minimum 5 Years PQE in Private Practice (Required)

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Employment Law Solicitor to join our dynamic private practice, with the flexibility to work fully remote from home. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload, provide expert guidance on employment law matters, and contribute to the firm’s growth. The successful candidate will be motivated, client-focused, and have a track record of handling employment cases in a private practice setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advisory Services: Provide high-quality advice on a range of employment law issues to individual and corporate clients, including employee rights, contracts, dismissals, grievances, and discrimination cases.
• Case Management: Handle a varied caseload independently, from initial consultation to case resolution, ensuring excellent client service and compliance with legal standards.
• Dispute Resolution: Represent clients in employment tribunals, mediations, and other dispute resolution processes as needed.
• Documentation: Draft, review, and amend employment contracts, handbooks, policies, and other relevant legal documents.
• Client Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, delivering timely, practical solutions tailored to client needs.
• Compliance: Stay current with developments in employment law and advise clients accordingly to ensure regulatory compliance.

Requirements:

• Qualification: UK-qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years PQE in employment law within private practice (in-house and local authority experience will not be considered).
• Technical Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of employment law with proven experience in advising clients and handling cases independently.
• Client-Centric Approach: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, providing clear, practical, and commercially viable advice.
• Self-Motivated: Ability to work independently, manage a caseload remotely, and stay organised in a flexible work environment.
• Advocacy Skills: Confidence in tribunal representation and other formal proceedings is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: £65,000 base salary, plus a performance-based bonus structure.
• Flexible Working: Full home-based flexibility, allowing you to balance your work with personal commitments.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing learning, training, and progression within a supportive firm.

If you are a dedicated Employment Law Solicitor with the ambition to thrive in a flexible and dynamic private practice environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with us!