Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsVaried employment litigation with genuine advocacy exposure33 days leave plus bank holidays and 9% employer pensionAbout Our ClientOur client is a nationally recognised professional membership organisation supporting senior professionals across the UK education sector.The organisation provides specialist advice, representation, legal support and professional development to more than 25,000 members, whose work impacts millions of people across the UK.This is an opportunity to join an established and experienced legal team where the work has genuine purpose and where lawyers are trusted to manage varied and interesting cases.Job DescriptionThe In House Employment Solicitor will be:* Managing a varied caseload of employment tribunal, regulatory and related matters* Providing practical employment law advice to members, senior stakeholders and colleagues* Drafting pleadings, correspondence, settlement agreements and other legal documents* Representing members before employment tribunals, regulatory bodies, courts and other hearings* Working with external solicitors and barristers while delivering legal training and presentations where requiredThe Successful ApplicantThe In House Employment Solicitor should be:* A solicitor or equivalent with strong employment law experience* Experienced in managing employment disputes and tribunal proceedings* Comfortable undertaking advocacy and representing clients at hearings* Able to provide clear, practical advice to senior professionals on sensitive and complex matters* A strong communicator with excellent judgement, organisation and stakeholder management skillsWhat's on OfferThis is an immediate opportunity to join a highly regarded in house legal team on a 12 month fixed term contract.The role offers a salary of £50,000 alongside hybrid working, with a combination of home and office working.Benefits include 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous 9% employer pension contribution, ongoing professional development, peer support, equipment provided and reasonable expenses including a home working allowance.For an employment lawyer looking for something different from traditional private practice, this offers a particularly interesting mix of advisory work, litigation, advocacy and direct client contact within an organisation whose legal team plays a central role in supporting its members.If you're an experienced In House Employment Solicitor, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.ContactMichael BaileyQuote job refJN-092026-7106124Phone number+441132437739Job summaryJob functionLegalSubsectorEmployment / Pensions / ImmigrationSectorBusiness ServicesWhereLeicesterContract typeInterimConsultant nameMichael BaileyConsultant phone+441132437739Job referenceJN-092026-7106124
