Employment Lawyer

Employment Solicitor (5+ PQE)

Engagement Options: Full-Time | Part-Time | Employed | Consultant

Fully Remote (UK)

The Opportunity:

An established and growing private practice is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join its expanding team. This is a fully remote opportunity offering real flexibility. The firm is open to:

• Full-time or part-time arrangements
• Traditional employed positions
• Consultancy agreements

The role would suit a commercially minded solicitor who values autonomy, flexibility and strong earning potential, while still benefiting from the backing of an established practice. You will advise both individuals and businesses across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.

The Role:

You will:

• Manage your own varied employment law caseload from instruction through to resolution
• Advise on unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, redundancy, grievances and settlement agreements
• Draft and review employment contracts, policies, and handbooks
• Represent clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings (where required)
• Provide strategic, commercially focused advice to SME and corporate clients
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Contribute to the ongoing growth and reputation of the firm
• This role offers real autonomy and responsibility from day one.

About You:

You will be:

• A UK-qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in employment law within private practice
• Experienced in handling your own caseload independently
• Confident advising claimant and/or respondent clients
• Comfortable working remotely with strong organisation and self-management skills
• Commercial, pragmatic and solutions-focused

What’s on Offer:

• £65,000-£70,000 base salary (based on 25 billable hours per week)
• Performance-related bonus structure, with £25,000-£30,000 achievable from Year 2
• Fully remote working
• Flexible working pattern and complete autonomy over hours
• Full back-office, compliance and marketing support
• Supportive and entrepreneurial culture
• Opportunity to maximise earnings within a flexible model
• Full-time or part-time opportunities available
• Ideal for those looking to supplement an existing practice or workload
• Minimum commitment of 15 hours per week, with flexibility to work 25+ hours if preferred

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