Employment Solicitor (Permanent)

  • RLS Legal Recruitment
  • Bristol, Somerset
  • Nov 08, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Location: Fully Remote (UK)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5.30pm

Salary: Competitive, DOE

An established and highly regarded boutique commercial law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' experience to join its growing team on a permanent, FULLY REMOTE basis.

The firm offers high-quality employment law work, a supportive and collaborative working environment, and excellent opportunities for professional development and progression.

The Role:

You will manage an existing and varied employment law caseload, predominantly advising employer clients, including:

  • Some contentious but mostly non-contentious employment law matters.
  • Providing ongoing employment law advice and support to businesses.
  • Corporate support work, including employment due diligence and TUPE matters.
  • Advising on employment issues arising from business and share acquisitions and disposals.
  • Developing and maintaining strong client and introducer relationships.
  • Contributing to the continued growth and development of the employment department.

The Candidate:

  • Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' experience in employment law.
  • Strong experience across both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
  • Essential experience in corporate support work, including employment due diligence and TUPE.
  • Confident managing an employment law caseload independently.
  • Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable working remotely.
  • Excellent communication and client relationship skills, with an interest in business development.

The Opportunity:

The firm offers a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, private medical insurance and a supportive working environment. The position is fully remote, with quarterly face-to-face team meetings at accessible central locations. Salary circa £45 to £65k.