Employment Associate

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern law firm in Essex seeks a Head of Employment Solicitor with 5+ years PQE to lead their Employment department. This role involves mentoring a team, managing caseloads, and providing strategic advice. The firm offers a supportive culture and various benefits, including health plans and training.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Funded training & development

Regular team socials

Closed between Christmas and New Year

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in Employment Law.
• Strong litigation and advocacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring the Employment team.
• Managing a varied caseload of employment matters.
• Acting as a trusted advisor on employment law.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Litigation

Advocacy

Commercial Awareness

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Head of Employment – Essex | 5+ PQE | Lead a Growing Team

Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 9am–5:30pm

An exciting opportunity has opened up at a modern, forward-thinking law firm for an experienced Employment Solicitor (5+ PQE) to lead a thriving Employment department. This is a leadership role with a clear scope to shape the team’s future and work closely with senior management, delivering strategic, high-quality advice to a strong client base.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and mentoring the Employment team, including support staff.
• Managing a varied caseload covering both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to individuals and businesses on all aspects of employment law.
• Playing an active role in business development and client retention strategies.
• Working with a collaborative team to meet targets while maintaining exceptional client service.

About you:

• A UK-qualified solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in Employment Law.
• Strong litigation and advocacy experience.
• Commercially minded with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Passionate about delivering clear, practical advice that adds real value to clients.
• Looking for a long-term role where you can make an impact and grow with the firm.

What’s on offer:

• Health cash plan
• Funded training & development
• Regular team socials
• Closed between Christmas and New Year
• A collaborative, down-to-earth team culture
• …and yes, plenty of cake in the office!

If you’re ready to step into a leadership role and work somewhere that combines quality work with a truly supportive culture, I’d love to hear from you.