Senior Employment Solicitor - Fully Remote

Job Description

Senior Employment Solicitor – 6+ PQE | Contentious Focus | Remote with London Travel (Up to 2 Days/Month)

£85,000 for 4 days a week.

We are seeking a talented Employment Solicitor (6+ PQE) to join our clients busy and well-regarded employment law team. This is a permanent role with a primarily remote working arrangement , requiring attendance in our London office up to 2 days per month for client meetings.

The role offers a high-quality caseload with a strong focus on contentious employment matters , particularly those involving discrimination , equality , and tribunal litigation . You will be advising a broad client base, including senior executives and corporate clients across industries such as technology , transport , and marketing .

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a busy caseload of contentious employment matters from start to finish
• Draft and respond to tribunal claims, prepare witness statements, and manage disclosure
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients with minimal supervision
• Attend client meetings and contribute to business development activities
• (Optional) Undertake advocacy, where experience permits

Candidate Requirements:

• A minimum of 6 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in employment law
• Solid background in handling contentious work, ideally with discrimination/equality expertise
• Confident in a client-facing role and able to build strong, trusted relationships
• A proactive and collaborative team player with excellent communication skills
• Able to work independently, remotely, and with strong attention to detail
• Experience must have been gained at a leading employment or City practice
• Candidates based outside of London must have trained and worked at a top-tier regional or City firm to be considered

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior solicitor who is looking for a high-calibre, flexible role with long-term progression in a supportive and agile environment.

Feel free to reach out to Rory Hancock: [email protected]