Liberty Towers – Reading, Borough of Reading
Job Title: Employment Law Solicitor (Private Practice)
Location: Reading/Flexible/Home-Based
Experience Level: Minimum 2 Years PQE in Private Practice (Required)
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Employment Law Solicitor to join our dynamic private practice, with the flexibility to work from home. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload, provide expert guidance on employment law matters, and contribute to the firm’s growth. The successful candidate will be motivated, client-focused, and have a track record of handling employment cases in a private practice setting.
Key Responsibilities
1. Advisory Services: Provide high-quality advice on a range of employment law issues to individual and corporate clients, including employee rights, contracts, dismissals, grievances, and discrimination cases.
2. Case Management: Handle a varied caseload independently, from initial consultation to case resolution, ensuring excellent client service and compliance with legal standards.
3. Dispute Resolution: Represent clients in employment tribunals, mediations, and other dispute resolution processes as needed.
4. Documentation: Draft, review, and amend employment contracts, handbooks, policies, and other relevant legal documents.
5. Client Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, delivering timely, practical solutions tailored to client needs.
6. Compliance: Stay current with developments in employment law and advise clients accordingly to ensure regulatory compliance.
Requirements
1. Qualification: UK-qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years PQE in employment law within private practice (in-house and local authority experience will not be considered).
2. Technical Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of employment law with proven experience in advising clients and handling cases independently.
3. Client-Centric Approach: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, providing clear, practical, and commercially viable advice.
4. Self-Motivated: Ability to work independently, manage a caseload remotely, and stay organised in a flexible work environment.
5. Advocacy Skills: Confidence in tribunal representation and other formal proceedings is a plus.
What We Offer
1. Competitive Salary: £45,000- £55,000 base salary, plus a performance-based bonus structure.
2. Flexible Working: Full home-based flexibility, allowing you to balance your work with personal commitments.
3. Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing learning, training, and progression within a supportive firm.
If you are a dedicated Employment Law Solicitor with the ambition to thrive in a flexible and dynamic private practice environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your career with us!
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