In-House Employment Solicitor

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

• 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.

Role can be based in Bristol, Surrey, Birmingham or London.

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