Locum Employment Solicitor
15 days ago
Bristol
Locum Employment Solicitor (Remote - England-based) Are you an experienced Employment Solicitor looking for a flexible, fully remote role with a highly respected claimant-focused practice? We’re working with a leading employment law firm that advises employees and senior executives across the UK. They’re now looking for a Locum Solicitor to join their growing team, handling pre-tribunal and settlement agreement work. There’s no tribunal advocacy involved - this is all about high-quality advisory work, negotiation, and helping clients reach the best possible outcome. The role is remote, with the occasional in-person meeting in London. You’ll need to be based in England and able to commit to a minimum of 15 hours per week, though there’s the option to increase to full-time if you’re open to it. What You’ll Be Doing: • Advising employees and senior executives on all aspects of employment law, including unfair dismissal, redundancy, discrimination, and whistleblowing, • Drafting and negotiating settlement agreements and pre-action correspondence, • Assessing the merits of claims and providing clear, practical advice, • Managing your own caseload of claimant work with a professional and empathetic approach, • Liaising with employers, ACAS, and third parties to progress settlements smoothly What They’re Looking For: • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 6+ years’ PQE in employment law, • Strong experience advising employees, particularly on settlement agreements and pre-tribunal matters, • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, • Able to work independently and remotely, managing your own workload, • Based in England with flexibility to attend occasional meetings in London What’s on Offer: • Fully remote working with complete flexibility on hours, • Minimum 15 hours per week (option to go full-time), • Competitive hourly or daily rate, • Supportive, specialist team with a strong claimant reputation If you’re looking for a flexible locum role focused on claimant advisory work, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected firm with a supportive team culture.