In-House Employment Solicitor 12M FTC

Leicester Source: WhatJobs

£50,000–£60,000

Are you an Employment Solicitor looking to move in-house while maintaining a strong focus on contentious work? Join a respected UK-wide professional organisation and become part of an established legal team providing specialist employment law advice and support. With a manageable caseload, you'll handle litigation, advise on complex and sensitive issues, and manage matters from instruction through to resolution in a varied and rewarding role.

The Role

In-House Employment Solicitor 12M FTC (£50K - £60K)
Leicester | Hybrid Working | 12-Month FTC

As an In-House Employment Solicitor, you'll:

Manage your own caseload of employment, professional discipline and related matters, with around 65% of the work focused on contentious matters and litigation.
Advise on complex and sensitive employment issues, providing clear, practical guidance to senior professionals.
Handle Employment Tribunal proceedings, including drafting pleadings, preparing case documents and representing clients where appropriate.
Advise on professional conduct, regulatory issues, settlement agreements and employment contracts.
Work closely with colleagues across the legal team, as well as external solicitors and barristers, to deliver a high standard of advice and representation.
Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and help navigate challenging employment disputes.

About You

You'll ideally have:

A qualification as a Solicitor or equivalent, with at least 2 years' PQE.
A solid background in employment law, particularly contentious matters and litigation.
Experience managing your own caseload and handling Employment Tribunal claims.
The confidence to advise on sensitive, complex and potentially high-value disputes.
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain legal issues clearly and practically.
Experience in professional discipline or regulatory matters would be a bonus.
Advocacy experience would be welcomed, but it's not essential.

What's on Offer?

Salary: £50,000-£60,000.
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave, with the potential for a permanent opportunity thereafter.
Hybrid working: Two days in the office and three days from home.
Pension: Generous employer pension contribution.
Annual leave: 33 days plus bank holidays.
Additional benefits: Free parking and a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development.

Interested?

In-House Employment Solicitor 12M FTC (£50K - £60K)

If you're an Employment Solicitor considering a move in-house, this could be a really good next step. You'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful, challenging cases while benefiting from a collaborative team and a flexible working arrangement.

Get in touch about this In-House Employment Solicitor 12M FTC (£50K - £60K) for confidential chat to find out more.

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