Employment Solicitor
Location: Chelmsford or Leigh-on-Sea
Hours: Monday - Friday | 9:00am - 5:30pm
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

A respected and modern family-run law firm with offices in Chelmsford and Leigh-On-Sea is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor (2+ years PQE) to join its friendly, growing team. Known for its commercial approach and first-class client service, the firm advises a broad mix of individuals and businesses across a wide range of employment matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated solicitor to take on a varied caseload, work closely with senior leadership, and play a key role in delivering pragmatic legal solutions in a supportive and flexible working environment.

The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Solicitor with 2+ years PQE to join a collaborative and forward-thinking legal team. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced professionals and have direct client engagement, handling a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
The role involves advising both individuals and corporate clients, with an emphasis on building strong relationships and delivering pragmatic, commercially sound advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising employees on a full range of employment law matters, including redundancy, disciplinary processes, grievances, settlement agreements, and tribunal representation
• Supporting business clients with day-to-day HR and employment law issues, including drafting employment documentation and ensuring legal compliance
• Managing and developing relationships with clients and professional referrers
• Contributing to team targets and business growth initiatives
• Staying up to date with employment legislation and legal best practices
• Representing clients in employment tribunals and other dispute resolution forums where appropriate

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years PQE in employment law
• Strong experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills-clear, confident, and client-friendly
• A proactive, solutions-driven mindset with strong attention to detail
• Committed to delivering high levels of client service
• A collaborative team player with a strong professional work ethic
• Commercially aware and comfortable with client-facing responsibilities

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing professional training and development
• Medicash health cash plan
• Regular team socials and office events
• Discounted Q-Park parking
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Friendly team culture-with plenty of cake in the kitchen!

How to Apply
For more information or to apply, please submit a CV