Employment Solicitor

eNL; Terling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career progression

Job summary

eNL is seeking an Employment Solicitor in Essex with 2+ years PQE to join a busy practice. You will manage a varied caseload spanning contentious and non-contentious matters, drafting contracts and advising clients with commercially aware guidance.

You will have opportunities to build lasting client relationships, handle tribunal claims, and contribute to the growth of an expanding team in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in Employment law.
• Strong drafting, research and analytical abilities.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft contracts and settlement agreements.
• Handle Employment Tribunal claims and related proceedings.
• Advise business and individual clients on employment issues.
• Manage own caseload and develop technical skills.
• Contribute to the growth of an expanding practice.

Skills

PQE 2+ years

Employment law

Legal drafting

Client communication

Case management

Job description

An Employment Solicitor with at least two years PQE is sought for a full-time post in Essex, offering £40,000 to £60,000 depending on experience.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload covering both contentious and non-contentious matters, advising business and individual clients on employment issues. Strong communication, negotiation and client relationship skills are essential.

Duties include drafting contracts, handling tribunal claims, and providing commercially aware legal guidance.

This position suits a solicitor eager to take ownership of their work, build lasting client connections, and contribute to the growth of an expanding practice within a supportive setting.

Employment Solicitor, 2+ Years PQE, Essex, £40,000+ (DOE)

JOB REF:5732

The Role

• This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise across a diverse range of employment law matters
• With an expanding practice and strong connections across the firm, you will have the opportunity to build meaningful client relationships, gain exposure to a varied caseload and make a real contribution to the team’s continued growth
• You will advise a broad mix of business and individual clients, helping them navigate employment issues with practical, commercially aware and clear legal advice
• Your work will span both contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including workplace disputes, unfair dismissal, discrimination and harassment, Employment Tribunal claims and associated proceedings, settlement agreements, disciplinary processes, grievances and workplace procedures and redundancies, restructures and organisational change
• You will have the opportunity to manage your own files, develop your technical skills and work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm, with appropriate guidance available as you grow in confidence and experience

Skills Required

• Employment Solicitors with a minimum of 2 Years PQE
• A sound understanding of employment legislation and its practical application
• Strong legal drafting, research and analytical abilities
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to balance competing deadlines
• A clear, confident communication style and a commitment to excellent client service
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to take responsibility for your work

On Offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• Genuine career progression

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate