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.
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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.
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