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The Work Rights Centre is looking for an experienced solicitor to contribute to our growing employment rights programme by providing expert legal advice and casework, and supporting the wider development of the charity and our strategic goals.
This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with a strong sense of justice, who values impact, teamwork, and the autonomy of working in a diverse and agile team. We can accommodate flexible and remote work, and offer 28 days of annual leave in addition to a winter holiday break.Â
The role
As Employment Solicitor, you’ll provide excellent employment legal advice, and support the Head of Employment in supervising our two senior legal advisers. You’ll also use your expertise to create accessible public-facing legal information, deliver training to other advisers, and collaborate with colleagues in the policy team. This is a real opportunity to support vulnerable workers' individual and group claims, while contributing to systemic change.
About you
We seek a colleague who shares our mission to end in-work poverty by helping vulnerable workers find justice, and who has:Â
Three years PQE in the UK in employment law;
Experience of working in a legal team, supervising and delegating work;
Excellent case management skills, demonstrating an ability to quickly gather case facts, draft good case summaries, plan actions accordingly;
Excellent client management skills, including courtesy, professionalism, an ability to set realistic expectations and keep the client informed of case progress;
Knowledge of, and empathy with, the backgrounds and experiences of migrants and other vulnerable workers.
Please download the job description for full responsibilities and complete person specifications.
Please send your CV and Cover Letter to recruitment@workrightscentre.org by 11th May 2025 and don’t hesitate to reach out with any queries about this opportunity.
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