Employment Solicitor

Equals One • Permanent • Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • £30,000 - £38,000 / year • 18h ago

Employment Solicitor

Fully remote (work from anywhere in the UK)

Flexible - you can join us on an employed or self-employed basis

Employed status circa 30-38k FTE dependent on experience

Optional use of modern coworking spaces in Manchester and London for occasional client meetings or team collaboration (expected to be infrequent)

Hours – full time – some flexibility for part time hours would be considered for the right candidate

We are a forward-thinking, down-to-earth law firm that is revolutionising the employment law world with a fresh, modern and client-first approach, built on making high-quality employment law advice accessible, straightforward and genuinely supportive – no stuffy offices, no outdated processes, just smart, practical legal support delivered the way it should be in 2026. We are now looking for an Employment Solicitor, ideally newly qualified or early in their career, with hands-on employment law experience to join our team.

Our IT and systems are fully cloud-based and accessed via a secure remote desktop, allowing you to log in from your own laptop or computer while we provide all software, tools and ongoing support.

What you’ll be doing

You will manage a varied caseload, with a strong focus on settlement agreements, alongside broader employment law matters. The work is primarily claimant-focused, with some exposure to employer work.

Duties include:

Drafting, advising on and negotiating settlement agreements (including COT3s and protected conversations)
Providing clear, practical employment law advice to clients
Supporting on employment contracts, policies and senior executive matters
Assisting with disciplinary, grievance and capability processes
Handling redundancy matters, TUPE transfers and general employment queries
Supporting on tribunal matters including unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistleblowing claims
Managing ACAS early conciliation and settlement discussions
Keeping clients fully informed with straightforward, jargon-free advice
Supporting general employment law work including compliance, training and day-to-day queries

You will be a great fit if you are

A qualified solicitor, newly qualified or early in your career, with employment law experience
Possess litigation experience to carry out general litigation work
Confident in drafting commercial contracts and agreements
Knowledge of shareholder agreements would be advantageous
Confident handling settlement agreement work or keen to specialise in this area
Organised, proactive and comfortable managing your own caseload
Approachable and down-to-earth, with strong client communication skills
Comfortable working remotely while staying connected to a small team
Interested in being part of a growing, agile firm where you can develop and make an impact

This is a genuine opportunity to be part of something different – a modern law firm that values flexibility, autonomy and delivering high-quality work without unnecessary corporate layers.

If you’re an Employment Solicitor looking for flexibility, variety and the opportunity to grow within a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV along with a short note outlining your experience and interest in the role.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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