Michael Page
Employment Solicitor - In-House
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Opportunity for an Employment Solicitor
An exceptional opportunity for an Employment Solicitor to join an in-house legal team in Leicester on a 12-month fixed term contract, with the potential for a permanent opportunity. You'll advise and represent senior leaders across the UK, handling a predominantly contentious caseload alongside employment and professional discipline work.
Client Details
Our client is a highly respected national membership organisation representing senior professionals across the UK.
The organisation provides specialist advice, representation, and professional support to its members, with its legal team playing an important role in protecting and supporting members when they face complex employment and professional matters.
You'll join an established six lawyer legal team working collaboratively across a varied and interesting caseload. The environment is supportive and professional, with genuine scope to develop your legal expertise while working on matters that can have a significant impact on the individuals involved.
The organisation also offers a strong benefits package, hybrid working, and a clear commitment to professional development, making this an excellent opportunity for an employment lawyer looking for a move in-house.
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Description
The In-House Employment Solicitor will be:
- Handling a manageable caseload of employment, professional discipline, and related matters, with around 65% of the work being contentious and litigation focused
- Providing high-quality employment advice and representation to senior leaders, dealing with complex and sensitive employment issues
- Having conduct of employment tribunal and other proceedings, including drafting pleadings, legal documents, preparing cases, and providing representation where appropriate
- Advising on professional discipline matters, regulatory issues, settlement agreements, and employment contracts
- Working closely with the wider six lawyer legal team, member support colleagues, external solicitors, and barristers to deliver an excellent service to members
Profile
The In-House Employment Solicitor should be:
- A solicitor or equivalent with 2+ PQE and strong employment law experience
- Experienced in managing their own employment caseload, ideally with a strong contentious and litigation background
- Confident dealing with employment tribunal matters and complex employment disputes
- Comfortable advising senior stakeholders and clients on sensitive and high-value employment issues
- Ideally experienced in professional discipline, regulatory matters, or representing professionals
- A confident communicator who can build strong relationships and provide clear, practical, and commercially sensible legal advice
- Advocacy experience would be welcomed, although it isn't essential
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Job Offer
This is a rare opportunity to move in-house without giving up the interesting and contentious side of employment law.
The role is offered on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave, with the potential for a permanent opportunity thereafter. The package includes:
- £57,000 salary
- 9% employer pension contribution
- 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working with 2 days in the office and 3 days from home
- Free parking
If you're an experienced Employment Solicitor, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.
Desired Skills and Experience
Employment Solicitor, Employment Lawyer, Employment Law, Employment Tribunal, Litigation, Advocacy, Employee Relations, Employment Disputes, Regulatory Law, Education Law, Settlement Agreements, Tribunal Representation, In-House Legal, Legal Counsel, Employment Counsel
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