Jobs in Carlisle, United Kingdom

Location: Fully Remote (with optional office attendance)

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Contract: Full-time or Part-time considered

An established national law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor or FCILEx Lawyer to join its Employment team. This is a remote-first role, offering full flexibility to work from home, with the option to attend offices in Leeds or Bristol should the successful candidate wish.

The role involves managing a caseload of Legal Expenses Insurer matters, alongside exposure to non-contentious employment work. There is also potential scope for supervising junior case handlers, depending on experience.

This opportunity would suit an employment law professional with a genuine interest in the field, who enjoys delivering practical, commercial advice within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

• Fully remote role
• Optional hybrid working from Leeds or Bristol offices
• Flexible approach to working patterns

Applications are welcomed from candidates seeking full-time or part-time positions.

• Advising clients on potential Employment Tribunal claims
• Managing a caseload of Employment Tribunal matters, including:
  • Drafting pleadings and witness statements
  • Negotiating settlements and advising on settlement agreements
  • Instructing counsel or advocates where required
• Ensuring compliance with Legal Expenses Insurer service level agreements
• Assisting with non-contentious employment matters, including:
  • Drafting employment contracts, handbooks, and related documentation
  • Providing reactive and proactive employment advice to commercial clients
  • Telephone-based employment law advice
• Contributing to marketing and business development initiatives, including:
  • Writing employment law updates
  • Delivering client training sessions
• Ensuring accurate, timely, and commercially focused advice
• Progressing files via a case management system
• Time recording, billing, and invoicing

Essential:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or FCILEx
• Strong interest and passion for employment law
• Commercially minded with a practical approach to problem-solving
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Ability to manage cases independently, with appropriate supervision
• Collaborative team player
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet strict deadlines
• Organised, proactive, and positive approach

• Previous employment law experience or demonstrable employment law knowledge
• Experience managing an employment law caseload

The firm is a well-established national practice providing legal services to both businesses and individuals. It has a strong reputation for service quality and maintains long-standing relationships with insurers, financial institutions, and membership organisations.

The benefits package includes:

• Competitive annual leave entitlement
• Health Cash Plan and gym/lifestyle benefits
• Strong focus on work-life balance and flexible working
• Recognition and referral schemes
• Ongoing development and clear routes to qualification
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability

Interested?

If you are an Employment Solicitor or CILEx Lawyer seeking a flexible, remote-first opportunity within a respected national firm, please apply promptly. Early applications are encouraged due to high levels of interest.