Employment Lawyer (fully remote)
Posted 2 days 20 hours ago by Venn Group
Remote-first South West or Yorkshire hubs £40,000+ DOE Flexible hours available
An established legal services provider is looking to appoint an employment lawyer to join a growing team handling a mix of contentious and advisory work.
The role is remote-first, with optional access to regional offices for those who prefer a hybrid arrangement. Applications are welcomed from lawyers seeking full-time or reduced-hours working, with flexibility built into the role from day one.
The OpportunityYou will be responsible for managing your own employment caseload, primarily focused on tribunal-based matters, alongside supporting advisory and documentation work where required. The position offers a good balance of autonomy and support, with clear processes in place and scope to take on additional responsibility over time.
This is a practical, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys managing files end-to-end and delivering clear, commercially focused advice.
Typical work will include:
- Assessing prospects and advising on potential employment claims
- Managing tribunal cases from early stages through to resolution
- Drafting key documentation, including statements and pleadings
- Handling settlement discussions and formal agreements
- Assisting with advisory matters such as employment documentation and day-to-day HR queries
- Contributing to knowledge sharing and team initiatives
- Qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEx lawyer (or equivalent experience)
- Prior exposure to employment law and confidence running matters independently
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
- Comfortable working remotely while remaining engaged with a wider team
- Remote-first role with optional hybrid working
- Regional office access in the South West or Yorkshire
- Full-time or part-time working patterns considered
- Flexible scheduling within standard business hours
- Salary from £40,000 depending on experience
- Generous holiday allowance and wellbeing support
- Lifestyle and healthcare-related benefits
- Emphasis on sustainable workloads and work-life balance
- Supportive environment with structured development opportunities