At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in delivering Employment Tribunal litigation and HR advisory services.
- Company: Join a growing specialist team in a modern, tech-driven environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of circa £100,000 plus bonus and benefits.
- Other info: Fully remote role with opportunities for mentoring and strategic growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of employment litigation and drive innovation in legal services.
- Qualifications: Qualified Employment Lawyer with 8+ years PQE and strong tribunal experience.
The predicted salary is between 95000 - 105000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a growing specialist team focused on Employment Tribunal litigation and HR advisory work. This is a senior leadership role offering the chance to shape the future delivery of employment litigation services within a modern, technology-driven environment.
Working closely with senior leadership and Employment Partners, you will play a key role in overseeing service delivery across a significant client portfolio, driving operational excellence and helping to develop innovative approaches to high-volume litigation management.
Role- Lead and support a team delivering Employment Tribunal litigation and HR advisory services
- Supervise complex tribunal matters and act as a senior escalation point for legal and strategic issues
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser to key stakeholders
- Drive innovation, process improvement and technology-enabled service delivery, including the use of AI
- Support the development and mentoring of junior lawyers and legal professionals
- Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality legal services across a varied client base
- Contribute to the strategic growth and development of the wider employment practice
- Qualified Employment Lawyer with 8+ years PQE
- Strong Employment Tribunal experience, including complex claims
- Significant experience advising on redundancy, unfair dismissal and discrimination matters
- Experience providing day-to-day HR advice, investigations, grievances and settlement agreements
- Proven ability to supervise and develop junior lawyers and legal teams
- Strong client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience of high-volume litigation environments advantageous
- Interest in legal innovation, AI and technology-enabled service delivery
Fully remote with salary to circa £100,000 plus bonus and benefits. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior employment lawyer looking to move beyond a traditional fee-earning role and help shape the future of employment litigation delivery. You'll join a collaborative and forward-thinking team, combining top-tier legal expertise with innovative approaches to client service and operational excellence.
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Senior Legal Counsel - Employment in Portsmouth employer: Thinking Search
Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Senior Legal Counsel in Employment, where you will have the opportunity to lead and shape the future of employment litigation services in a fully remote setting. Our collaborative work culture fosters professional growth, offering mentorship for junior lawyers and the chance to drive technological advancements in legal service delivery. With a competitive salary and a focus on operational excellence, this role is perfect for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a forward-thinking environment.
