Oculus Legal Group are partnered with a leading organisation who are looking to appoint an experienced Employment Tribunal litigator and/or Employment Advisor to join their Employment Law team. This role is suited to a technically strong lawyer who combines sound judgement with a practical, client-focused approach to contentious employment matters.
You will take ownership of a varied tribunal caseload, advising employers on strategy and risk while delivering a high standard of representation across the full lifecycle of claims.
The role
Employment Tribunal litigation
* Lead and manage tribunal claims from pre-claim stage through to final hearing
* Prepare pleadings, witness statements, case management documents and bundles
* Conduct advocacy at preliminary hearings and, where appropriate, final hearings
* Engage with ACAS on early conciliation and settlement discussions
* Oversee disclosure, evidence and overall case strategy
Advisory & strategic support
* Provide clear, commercially grounded advice on complex employment issues, including discrimination, unfair dismissal, whistleblowing, redundancy and employment status
* Evaluate litigation risk and guide clients on approach, prospects and resolution
* Work closely with HR teams and senior stakeholders to support retention and growth
* Contribute to identifying opportunities for additional advisory work
* Support senior leadership and wider team objectives as required
Broader employment law support
* Deliver timely, practical advice across a range of employee relations matters (by phone, in writing and in person)
* Draft and review contracts, policies and procedures
* Maintain up-to-date legal knowledge through continuous development
About you
* Qualified solicitor, barrister or equivalent experience
* Demonstrable experience handling Employment Tribunal litigation
* Advocacy experience beneficial, though not essential
* Strong grounding in UK employment law and tribunal procedure
* Excellent drafting, analytical and negotiation skills
* Commercially aware, with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly
* Comfortable managing a busy and varied caseload
Flexible working: 1x Day in office, open to 4/5 day week, car allowance and up to 8% matched pension contribution. Please reach out for a confidential discussion.
Role can be based in Bristol, Surrey, Birmingham or London.