Employment Solicitor

Employment Solicitor Location: Chelmsford Salary: £46,000-£65,000 + Career Progression & Benefits Join a Leading Employment Law Team in a Dynamic, Growing Firm

Are you a talented solicitor or associate with a passion for employment law?

Our client, a highly respected and expanding law firm, is seeking an Employment Solicitor (0-3 or 3-6 years' PQE) to join their dynamic Chelmsford team. This is your opportunity to work alongside sector experts, advise on high-profile matters, and take your career to the next level in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

The Role: Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients across diverse sectors: education, financial services, construction, transport, private client/agriculture, charities, and public sector
• Handle a broad range of employment law matters including:
  • General employment issues (e.g. maternity rights, contractual matters)
  • Drafting service agreements, contracts, staff handbooks, and employment policies
  • Transactional corporate support
  • Wrongful and unfair dismissal, redundancy, restructuring, TUPE
  • Restrictive covenant enforcement/defence, boardroom disputes, severance claims
  • Employment litigation (tribunal work), discrimination, trade union work for employers
  • Professional discipline and conduct, including fitness to practise panels
• Engage in business development: attend networking events, support on tenders/pitches, draft articles for sector publications

Requirements & Experience

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 0-3 or 3-6 years' PQE in employment law
• Excellent training seat or PQE at a reputable regional, national, or city firm
• Strong technical skills in employment law, policy drafting, and litigation
• Commercial and analytical thinking to deliver practical, tailored advice
• Flexible, proactive approach to meet client deadlines and maintain regular communication
• Interest in business development and client relationship building
• Knowledge of the Essex/London market is advantageous

Benefits & Working Environment

• Competitive salary: £46,000-£65,000 (DOE)
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with long-service awards
• Private Healthcare following probation
• Pension Scheme (5% employer/5% employee)
• Staff Profit Share & Individual Performance Bonus
• Life Assurance (4x salary) & Permanent Health Insurance
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Subsidised gym membership & electric car scheme
• Agile/Hybrid Working Policy & Dress for your Day Policy
• Supportive, inclusive, and ambitious team culture

Career Progression

• Clear, structured career development for motivated, high-performing solicitors
• Opportunities to specialise in your sector of interest

How to Apply

Ready to make your next move in employment law? Please send your CV and cover letter to David Hawthorne-Finch quoting reference 'Employment Solicitor - Chelmsford'.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.