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About The Role
An Employment Solicitor with 8+ years' PQE is sought by a London-based practice, offering a part-time, remote contract with a salary of £70,000 to £80,000 pro rata, dependent on experience. This position centres on contentious employment matters, particularly discrimination and equality claims. The successful candidate will manage a caseload independently, providing expert legal counsel to clients. Genuine flexibility around working hours is available, with optional attendance at the London office. This role suits a seasoned lawyer seeking a balanced approach to their career. Key skills include strong litigation experience, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly.
Employment Solicitor / 8+ PQE / London / Remote / £70,000 - £80,000 DOE pro rata – Looking for a flexible opportunity within a forward-thinking employment team? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join a growing practice, focusing on contentious employment matters including discrimination and equality issues. Offering remote working, optional London office attendance and genuine flexibility around working hours, this role is ideal for an experienced Employment Lawyer looking for a different way of working. To apply or to register your interest, please call Gemma on 020 7183 8586.
JOB TITLE: Employment Solicitor
PQE REQUIRED: 8+ years' PQE
LOCATION: London / Remote
SALARY: £70,000 - £80,000 DOE pro rata
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join a busy and growing team, working closely with a leading Employment Partner and advising a diverse client base including senior executives and commercial clients across sectors such as transport, marketing and technology. The role will have a strong contentious focus, with particular emphasis on discrimination and equality matters. You will manage Employment Tribunal claims from initial instruction through to conclusion, including drafting claims and responses, preparing witness statements, managing disclosure and advising clients directly. You will also have the opportunity to attend client meetings, contribute to business development activity and support colleagues within the wider employment team. Advocacy experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
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The Candidate
Applications are welcomed from Employment Solicitors with 8+ years' PQE gained within a reputable regional or London firm, with a strong background in contentious employment law. You will have experience managing Employment Tribunal matters and be confident handling your own caseload with a high degree of autonomy. Excellent communication skills and a commercially focused approach are essential, together with the confidence to build strong client relationships and contribute to business development activity. You should be comfortable working independently, while also being a supportive team player who can work effectively within a remote environment. A keen eye for detail and the ability to manage deadlines effectively are also important.
The Firm
This innovative and highly regarded law firm has built its reputation around providing Lawyers with the freedom to focus on their clients, supported by dedicated teams handling the management and administrative side of the business. The firm has a strong reputation within the legal sector and offers an alternative approach to traditional private practice. This is an opportunity to join a growing employment team where experienced Lawyers are trusted to develop their own client relationships and play an active role in the continued growth of the practice.
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The Package
The successful candidate will benefit from a salary of £70,000 - £80,000 DOE pro rata, flexible part-time working across 3-4 days per week and predominantly remote working. There is also the option to work occasionally from a central London office, providing flexibility while maintaining opportunities for face-to-face collaboration and client contact. This is a genuinely flexible opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor looking for a role that can work around their lifestyle without compromising on the quality of work or career development.
How To Apply
Contact Gemma at eNL on 020 7183 8586 or email gemma.jones@enllegal.co.uk with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.
eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.
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