Employment Solicitor - Remote

The Opportunity We are working on behalf of a well-established and growing law firm with its head office based in Chester. Due to continued expansion, the firm is looking to recruit an Employment Solicitor to join its busy and respected employment team. The firm would ideally like to speak with candidates who are local to Chester, Cheshire, or the wider North West;

however, they are open to flexible or fully remote working arrangements for the right individual. This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Solicitor seeking high-quality work, flexibility, and genuine scope for progression within a supportive and forward-thinking firm.

The Role The successful candidate will handle a broad and varied employment law caseload, advising both employer and employee clients. The role offers a high degree of autonomy and the chance to play a key role in the continued development of the employment offering.

Key Responsibilities Managing a mixed employment law caseload covering contentious and non-contentious matters Advising on issues including:
Unfair and wrongful dismissal Discrimination and whistleblowing claims TUPE matters Redundancies and restructures Settlement agreements Employment contracts, policies, and handbooks Conducting and managing Employment Tribunal claims Providing clear, practical, and commercially focused advice Developing and maintaining strong client relationships Supporting business development initiatives where appropriate Supervising or mentoring junior team members (depending on experience) Candidate Profile Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales Ideally 3 years PQE in employment law (applications outside this range are welcome) Strong technical knowledge of employment legislation and case law Experience running Employment Tribunal matters Excellent communication and client-handling skills Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities A proactive and commercially minded approach Whats on Offer £40,000 - £60,000 DOE Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid or remote working High-quality work and a diverse client base Supportive and collaborative firm culture Clear career progression opportunities A role that offers both autonomy and long-term stability

Location:

Chester (Head Office) Working Pattern:
Hybrid preferred | Remote working considered for the right candidate