Employment Solicitor

Employment Law Solicitor/Lawyer Opportunity

Location: Remote/Hybrid (UK-based)

Salary: £40,000 to £55,000

We are delighted to be working with our client who are a leading provider of fixed-fee employment law, HR, and health and safety services to a diverse client base, ranging from SMEs to nationally recognised brands across the UK. Their innovative business model eliminates the stress of traditional billing, enabling the team to focus solely on providing precise, pragmatic solutions to clients.

Our client believes in fostering a work culture that champions work-life balance, continuous learning, and open communication. Collaboration is key, and they actively support professional growth through regular training and development opportunities.

Role Summary:

This role demands a balanced approach to managing both contentious and non-contentious matters. The successful candidate will manage their own client base and caseloads with responsibilities that include:

• Handling all aspects of Employment Tribunal claims (respondents only), including drafting ET3 responses, preparing trial bundles, and drafting witness statements.
• Advising on TUPE, redundancy, discrimination, unfair dismissal, and other employment matters.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts of employment, employee handbooks, as well as day-to-day letters and documents such as disciplinary invites and outcome letters.
• Managing day-to-day client relationships and providing tailored advice to meet client needs.

Key Benefits:

• Remote or Hybrid Working:
  Flexibility to work from home or in a hybrid model.
• No Billing Targets:
  Focus entirely on client work—no need to worry about hitting financial targets.
• Private Medical Insurance:
  Offered upon completion of the probationary period.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Supporting employee well-being.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Prioritised in a supportive, friendly work culture.
• Professional Development:
  Ongoing training.
• Collaborative Environment:
  Open-door policy and encouragement of teamwork.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor or Lawyer (CILEx) with experience in Employment Law, particularly in managing employment tribunal litigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Capable of managing a diverse workload and meeting deadlines.
• Team-oriented, and comfortable working autonomously in a remote or hybrid setting.

Desirable:

• Advocacy experience in Employment Tribunals.

Roberts Webb Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this role.