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Employment Solicitor or Barrister, Ipswich
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Work Rights Centre
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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 work 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, and supporting the wider development of the charity and our strategic goals.
This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with a strong sense of justice, who values impact, teamwork, and the autonomy of working in a diverse and agile team. We can accommodate flexible and remote work, and offer 28 days of annual leave plus a winter holiday break.
The role
You’ll provide excellent employment legal advice, support the Head of Employment in supervising our two senior legal advisers, create accessible public-facing legal information, deliver training to other advisers, and collaborate with colleagues in the policy team. This role offers a real opportunity to support vulnerable workers' claims and contribute to systemic change.
About you
We seek a qualified solicitor or barrister who shares our mission to end in-work poverty by helping vulnerable workers find justice, and who has:
* At least two years of practising experience in the UK, with some employment law experience.
* Experience working in a legal team.
* Excellent analytical skills with the ability to conduct legal research.
* Strong client management skills, including courtesy, professionalism, setting realistic expectations, and keeping clients informed.
* Knowledge of and empathy with migrants and other vulnerable workers.
Please download the full job description from our website for complete responsibilities and person specifications.
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How to apply
Please 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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