Remote Working with travel to West Midlands Office for team meetings (Once a Month)
I'm currently working on behalf of a well-established membership organisation seeking an Employment Solicitor to join its growing legal team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an employment lawyer who enjoys a mix of advisory and contentious work, supporting professionals with a broad range of workplace issues while managing their own caseload from instruction through to resolution.
The Role
- Manage a varied employment law caseload independently
- Advise on disciplinary, grievance, capability, redundancy and dismissal matters
- Handle Employment Tribunal claims from initial assessment through to conclusion
- Conduct merits assessments and provide strategic legal advice
- Negotiate settlements through ACAS and direct discussions
- Draft tribunal documentation, witness statements and employment-related correspondence
- Attend preliminary and case management hearings where required
- Support and mentor junior colleagues when appropriate
The Candidate
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive
- 2+ years' employment law experience
- Strong Employment Tribunal and litigation experience
- Excellent drafting and client care skills
- Able to manage a busy caseload autonomously
- Experience advising employees, members or claimant clients would be advantageous
This role offers the chance to work within a genuinely supportive environment where you'll make a real difference to members while continuing to develop your employment law expertise.
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In-House Employment Solicitor (2+PQE) employer: Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Join a leading specialist intellectual property firm that places IP at the core of its operations, offering a unique opportunity for growth and development in your legal career. With a focus on high-quality transactional work and direct mentorship from an experienced Partner, you will enjoy early responsibility, a transparent career progression framework, and the flexibility of hybrid working. This is an ideal environment for those looking to deepen their expertise in commercial and IP transactions while collaborating with a diverse range of clients from start-ups to major corporates.
Contact Details:
Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Recruitment Team
