Location: Kent/Hybrid (predominantly remote)
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (pro-rata)
Contract type: 6-month Fixed-Term Contract
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Are you an experienced employment solicitor looking for a varied role where your advice will make a genuine difference to public and education sector clients?
As a Solicitor within Invicta Law’s Employment, Pensions and Education team, you will manage a varied caseload covering complex employment matters, tribunal proceedings and organisational change. You will advise a diverse client base, including local authorities, schools, academies and external organisations.
This opportunity would suit a confident employment solicitor with strong respondent-side experience who can manage their own caseload, provide practical advice and represent clients effectively.
Who we are
Invicta Law is part of Commercial Services Group (CSG), one of the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading organisations, operating businesses across education, energy, IT, procurement, HR and more.
A significant proportion of our profits is reinvested into frontline public services, enabling us to combine commercial performance with meaningful social value.
Invicta Law provides specialist legal advice to local authorities, schools, academies and other public sector organisations. Our teams combine legal expertise with a strong understanding of the challenges and responsibilities facing public services.
Why this role matters
You will play a key role in helping clients manage complex employment matters, resolve disputes and make informed decisions while meeting their legal and organisational responsibilities.
This is a role where sound legal judgement, client focus and clear communication are essential, with responsibility for managing employment cases and providing practical, commercially aware advice.
What you’ll be doing
Managing a varied caseload of respondent-side employment law matters with an appropriate level of supervision
Advising clients on complex employment issues, including TUPE, employee relations and governance
Preparing cases for multi-day Employment Tribunal hearings
Representing clients at tribunals and courts or supporting counsel where appropriate
Building effective relationships with local authority, education and external clients
Conducting legal research and sharing findings to support case preparation and team knowledge
Providing legal support across related areas when required, including education, pensions, policy and data protection matters
Maintaining high professional standards and complying with internal quality assurance processes
What we’re looking for
A qualified solicitor with strong employment law experience
Proven respondent-side employment law experience
Good knowledge of TUPE, employee relations and wider employment law matters
The ability to manage a busy caseload, prioritise effectively and meet demanding deadlines
A proactive and practical approach, with the confidence to respond to urgent client needs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and accessible legal advice
Strong client relationship-building skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues
A willingness to support related matters involving education law, policy reviews, LGPS pensions and data protection
What you’ll get in return
Salary of up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience (pro-rata)
25 days on entry (rising to 27 days after four years of service)
Extra day off for your birthday!
One discretionary additional day during the Christmas period
Practising certificate paid for annually by the company
Access to training and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
National and local retail discount scheme
Remote working options
Why CSG?
CSG is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company, generating over £800 million in revenue per annum and supporting more than 16,000 education and public sector customers globally.
We are growing through a combination of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our businesses deliver services across education, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and more, all focused on delivering meaningful impact.
As a locally owned organisation, we take pride in reinvesting a significant proportion of our profits into frontline services, helping strengthen the communities we serve.
Inclusion & Accessibility
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.
As a member of Inclusive Employers with Silver Accreditation, we are actively building an environment that supports inclusion, flexibility and belonging for all colleagues.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.
QWE
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