Employment Tribunal Advocate
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£59,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2411 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £59,400, and Simpson Judge is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2412 (Solicitors and lawyers, Solicitors and lawyers also conduct advocacy and litigation in employment disputes) or SOC 2419 (Legal professionals not elsewhere classified., Legal professionals n.e.c. could cover a non-barrister advocate). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Employment Tribunal Advocate
Remote | Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
The Opportunity
We are delighted to be representing a well-established and highly regarded legal practice in the appointment of an Employment Tribunal Advocate.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced advocate or employment law professional looking to join a progressive firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services and achieving excellent outcomes for its clients.
The successful candidate will become an important member of the team, handling a varied caseload of employment disputes and representing clients through all stages of Employment Tribunal proceedings.
The Role
As an Employment Tribunal Advocate, you will:
- Advise and represent clients in relation to a broad range of employment disputes.
- Prepare cases for Employment Tribunal hearings and preliminary hearings.
- Conduct advocacy and represent clients at Tribunal proceedings.
- Draft pleadings, witness statements, submissions and other relevant documentation.
- Manage a caseload from initial instruction through to resolution.
- Provide clear, commercially focused advice to clients.
- Conduct legal research and remain up to date with developments in employment law and Tribunal procedure.
- Work closely with colleagues to develop effective case strategies.
- Negotiate settlements where appropriate, including ACAS conciliation and settlement agreements.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Contribute to the continued development and profile of the firm's employment offering.
About You
You will ideally have:
- Proven experience handling Employment Tribunal matters.
- Strong advocacy and oral presentation skills.
- Excellent drafting and written communication skills.
Applications are welcomed from candidates with relevant advocacy and employment law experience. Barrister, solicitor, CILEX and other appropriately qualified advocates will be considered where they can demonstrate the required experience and ability.
Why Join?
This is more than simply an opportunity to take on another caseload. It offers the chance to join a firm where you can:
- Take responsibility for interesting and varied employment disputes.
- Develop your advocacy and litigation career.
- Work closely with experienced legal professionals.
- Build strong, long-term client relationships.
- Play a meaningful role in the growth of a successful legal practice.
- Benefit from a supportive and professional working environment.
- Have genuine scope to develop your position and career within the firm.
If you are an experienced Employment Tribunal Advocate looking for your next move and would like to find out more about this confidential opportunity from Rory Brand at Simpson Judge.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Simpson Judge, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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Not necessarily. Simpson Judge holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2411 going rate of £59,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.