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Employment Solicitor or Barrister, Chester
Client:
Work Rights Centre
Location:
Chester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
06.06.2025
Expiry Date:
21.07.2025
Job Description:
We're recruiting an Employment Solicitor or Barrister.
Contract length: Permanent or part-time
Hours: Full-time 37.5h/week
Location: London hybrid (with possibility of remote only for an exceptional candidate)
The Work Rights Centre is looking for a motivated solicitor or barrister to contribute to our growing employment rights programme by providing expert legal advice and casework, supporting the wider development of the charity and our strategic goals.
This role offers flexibility in work arrangements, including remote work, and 28 days of annual leave plus a winter holiday break.
The role
You will provide excellent employment legal advice, support the Head of Employment in supervising two senior legal advisers, create accessible legal information, deliver training, and collaborate with the policy team. The role focuses on supporting vulnerable workers' individual and group claims and contributing to systemic change.
About you
We seek a qualified solicitor or barrister with:
* At least two years of practising experience in the UK, with some employment law experience
* Experience working in a legal team
* Strong analytical skills and legal research abilities
* Excellent client management skills, professionalism, and the ability to manage expectations and communicate effectively
* Empathy and understanding of migrant and vulnerable workers' backgrounds and experiences
Download the full job description from our website for detailed responsibilities and person specifications: https://www.workrightscentre.org/publications/2025/we-re-recruiting-an-employment-solicitor/
How to apply
Send your CV and Cover Letter to [emailprotected] by 21 June 2025. Feel free to reach out with any questions about this opportunity.
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