Employment Solicitor

Department: Law

Location: Remote

Description

We Build Together – Who We Are

Sumer is a fast-growing professional services group dedicated to championing small and medium-sized businesses and helping communities prosper across the UK and Ireland.

At the heart of our success is Sumer Law, a client-facing legal practice embedded within the wider Sumer Group. We work alongside our accountancy hubs to provide innovative, practical, and tailored legal solutions for SMEs. As Sumer acquires accountancy practices across the UK, Sumer Law is gaining a significant competitive advantage, helping SME clients navigate the legal complexities of growing their businesses.

Sumer Law is modern, forward-thinking, and client focused. Joining us means being part of a team that is shaping the future of legal services for SMEs, driving growth, and delivering advice that genuinely makes a difference.

We Make It Count – How We Work

We’re commercially minded, proactive, and innovative. At Sumer Law, you won’t just be a fee-earner - you’ll have the opportunity to build relationships, identify new opportunities, and contribute to the growth of our employment law offering.

We invest in our people, giving you exposure to a variety of clients and sectors, mentoring and development, and the tools you need to thrive. You’ll be empowered to take ownership of your work, shape your career, and help us continue to lead the way in legal services for SMEs.

The Role – Making an Impact

As part of the Employment Law team, you will guide SME clients through the complexities of hiring, managing, and incentivising staff. You’ll work closely with accountancy partners and owner-operated businesses to provide practical, joined-up employment law advice.

This isn’t just a technical role - we’re looking for someone commercially minded, confident in building client relationships, and proactive in growing our employment law service. You’ll help Sumer Law expand its offering, developing both the client base and the business itself.

Key Responsibilities

Your support will cover the following areas:

• Director, employment and consultancy agreements
• Staff handbooks
• Offer letters
• Post-termination restrictions
• Workplace disputes
• Advice on TUPE matters
• ACAS negotiations
  
  

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Qualified Solicitor and confident working autonomously on a range of employment matters.
• Take a proactive lead in identifying and securing new business opportunities, from both existing and new clients.
• Collaborate with marketing to create engaging content that shows off what we know and how we can help.

Proven ability to develop and manage subscription-based service models, ensuring consistent delivery and client satisfaction.

Demonstrated expertise in providing comprehensive employment law advice across various sectors and industries.

Experience providing joined-up and consultative professional advice to founders and owner-operated businesses.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to efficiently manage multiple clients and matters simultaneously.

You may be the sort of person who is:

• Has a growth mindset – actively seeks opportunities to develop skills and contribute to the business
• Is continuously improving – committed to learning, staying current with industry knowledge, and refining personal performance
• Is client-focused – genuinely interested in understanding client needs and delivering commercial solutions
• Thrives collaboratively – works effectively across teams to achieve shared goals and deliver exceptional results
  
  

Why Join Us?

At Sumer Law, you’ll be part of a modern, growing, and ambitious practice where your work directly impacts SMEs across the UK. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Work in a client-facing, high-profile role shaping the future of employment law advice for SMEs

Build and manage your own client relationships while contributing to wider business growth

Be part of a supportive, collaborative culture that encourages innovation and professional development

Tailor your work to sectors and clients that inspire you

If you are an ambitious, commercially minded employment lawyer ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Commitment to Fairness and Inclusion

At Sumer, everyone’s journey is different. We’re committed to fairness, removing barriers, and supporting people to do their best work. If you need adjustments during the hiring process, just let us know.

We are building a workplace where differences are valued, voices are heard, and everyone belongs. Diverse teams make us stronger - and we’re proud to create an environment where people can shine.

Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:

• We Shine Together
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Make It Count