In-House Employment Solicitor
8 days ago
Bristol
Oculus Legal Group are partnered with a leading organisation who are looking to appoint an experienced Employment Tribunal litigator and/or Employment Advisor to join their Employment Law team. This role is suited to a technically strong lawyer who combines sound judgement with a practical, client-focused approach to contentious employment matters. You will take ownership of a varied tribunal caseload, advising employers on strategy and risk while delivering a high standard of representation across the full lifecycle of claims. The role Employment Tribunal litigation • Lead and manage tribunal claims from pre-claim stage through to final hearing, • Prepare pleadings, witness statements, case management documents and bundles, • Conduct advocacy at preliminary hearings and, where appropriate, final hearings, • Engage with ACAS on early conciliation and settlement discussions, • Provide clear, commercially grounded advice on complex employment issues, including discrimination, unfair dismissal, whistleblowing, redundancy and employment status, • Evaluate litigation risk and guide clients on approach, prospects and resolution, • Work closely with HR teams and senior stakeholders to support retention and growth, • Contribute to identifying opportunities for additional advisory work, • Deliver timely, practical advice across a range of employee relations matters (by phone, in writing and in person), • Draft and review contracts, policies and procedures, • Qualified solicitor, barrister or equivalent experience, • Demonstrable experience handling Employment Tribunal litigation, • Advocacy experience beneficial, though not essential, • Strong grounding in UK employment law and tribunal procedure, • Excellent drafting, analytical and negotiation skills, • Commercially aware, with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly, • Comfortable managing a busy and varied caseload Flexible working: 1x Day in office, open to 4/5 day week, car allowance and up to 8% matched pension contribution. Please reach out for a confidential discussion. Role can be based in Bristol, Surrey, Birmingham or London.