Job Description
Employment Solicitor
Location: Fully Remote (with optional office attendance )
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Contract: Full-time or Part-time considered
The Opportunity
An established national law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor or FCILEx Lawyer to join its Employment team. This is a remote-first role, offering full flexibility to work from home, with the option to attend offices in Leeds or Bristol should the successful candidate wish.
The role involves managing a caseload of Legal Expenses Insurer matters, alongside exposure to non-contentious employment work. There is also potential scope for supervising junior case handlers, depending on experience.
This opportunity would suit an employment law professional with a genuine interest in the field, who enjoys delivering practical, commercial advice within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Working Arrangements
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Fully remote role
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Optional hybrid working from Leeds or Bristol offices
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Flexible approach to working patterns
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Hours
Applications are welcomed from candidates seeking full-time or part-time positions.
Key Responsibilities
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Advising clients on potential Employment Tribunal claims
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Managing a caseload of Employment Tribunal matters, including:
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Drafting pleadings and witness statements
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Negotiating settlements and advising on settlement agreements
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Instructing counsel or advocates where required
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Ensuring compliance with Legal Expenses Insurer service level agreements
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Assisting with non-contentious employment matters, including:
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Drafting employment contracts, handbooks, and related documentation
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Providing reactive and proactive employment advice to commercial clients
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Telephone-based employment law advice
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Contributing to marketing and business development initiatives, including:
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Writing employment law updates
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Delivering client training sessions
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Ensuring accurate, timely, and commercially focused advice
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Progressing files via a case management system
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Time recording, billing, and invoicing
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Skills & Competencies
Essential:
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Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or FCILEx
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Strong interest and passion for employment law
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Commercially minded with a practical approach to problem-solving
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Excellent attention to detail
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Strong communication and time management skills
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Ability to manage cases independently, with appropriate supervision
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Collaborative team player
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Ability to prioritise workload and meet strict deadlines
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Organised, proactive, and positive approach
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Experience Required
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Previous employment law experience or demonstrable employment law knowledge
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Experience managing an employment law caseload
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The Firm
The firm is a well-established national practice providing legal services to both businesses and individuals. It has a strong reputation for service quality and maintains long-standing relationships with insurers, financial institutions, and membership organisations.
Benefits
The benefits package includes:
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Competitive annual leave entitlement
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Health Cash Plan and gym/lifestyle benefits
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Strong focus on work-life balance and flexible working
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Recognition and referral schemes
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Ongoing development and clear routes to qualification
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Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability
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Interested?
If you are an Employment Solicitor or CILEx Lawyer seeking a flexible, remote-first opportunity within a respected national firm, please apply promptly. Early applications are encouraged due to high levels of interest.