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We are seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer - Advocacy to manage tribunal cases and represent employer clients at hearings. We are looking for an experienced Employment Lawyer - Advocacy to join our specialist tribunal team, supporting employer clients through employment tribunal proceedings and delivering high-quality advocacy and litigation support.
Job Responsibility:
Manage tribunal cases and represent employer clients at hearings
Provide high-quality employment tribunal advocacy and litigation support
Manage an existing caseload of tribunal claims
Represent respondents at both preliminary and full merits hearings, remotely and in person
Work closely with Employment Law advice teams and wider WorkNest colleagues
Deliver a consistent and high-quality service to clients
Take a pragmatic and commercial approach to case management
Ensure clients feel supported, informed, and confident throughout the tribunal process
Maintain the highest professional standards
Occasional travel across the UK to attend employment tribunal hearings in person
Requirements:
Significant recent experience providing employment tribunal advocacy (ideally with least five years’ experience)
Confident representing respondents at both preliminary and full merits hearings
Strong working knowledge of UK Employment Law and HR
Excellent drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills
Comfortable managing complex caseloads independently and proactively
Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet strict tribunal deadlines and procedural requirements
Confident working both autonomously and as part of a wider team
Maintaining a professional and pragmatic approach at all times
Nice to have:
Experience working within an Employment Law or HR consultancy environment
Holding a law degree, CIPD qualification, or equivalent professional experience
Experience delivering training or webinars
What we offer:
Great Benefits
Opportunities for professional growth and development