Employment Solicitor – Chelmsford

Origin Legal; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected legal firm in Chelmsford is looking for an experienced Employment Solicitor with 2-5 years of PQE to join their Employment Law team. The role includes handling various employment law matters, advising clients, and drafting contracts. The firm offers hybrid working, clear progression opportunities, and a supportive culture that values work/life balance.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Clear progression opportunities

Full benefits package including private healthcare

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in employment law required.
• Ability to manage own caseload with supervision.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of employment law matters.
• Advise employers and employees on employment law.
• Draft employment contracts and represent clients in tribunal claims.

Skills

Client care

Communication skills

Pragmatic approach

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 2–5 years’ PQE

Job description

Employment Solicitor – Chelmsford

Legal 500-recognised firm in Chelmsford is looking to recruit an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its respected Employment Law team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor with 2–5 years’ PQE to work on a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The firm is known for its high-quality work, supportive culture, and commitment to work/life balance.

The Role:

You will handle a broad range of employment law matters, including:

• Advising employers and employees on all aspects of employment law
• Drafting employment contracts, policies and settlement agreements
• Representing clients in Employment Tribunal claims

About You:

Qualified Solicitor with 2–5 years’ PQE in employment law

Confident managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision

Excellent client care and communication skills

A pragmatic and commercial approach to legal advice

What’s on Offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear progression opportunities
• Friendly, inclusive team culture
• Full benefits package including private healthcare, pension and more

Employment Solicitor – Associate or Senior Associate – Oxford (Hybrid) – Top Tier National Firm

I'm working with a highly ranked national law firm looking to hire an Employment Solicitor at Associate or Senior Associate level for their growing Oxford office. The role sits within a Chambers Band 1 and Legal 500 Tier 1 ranked team, known for providing high-quality employment advice to an impressive client base including PLCs, SMEs, and senior individuals.

The Role:

This is a broad advisory and contentious employment law position, working closely with a market-recognised partner who leads the Oxford-based team. You’ll be advising both employers and senior employees on matters including:

• Disciplinary and grievance issues
• Discrimination and whistleblowing
• TUPE and restructuring
• Employment Tribunal claims
• Senior exits and executive advisory work

You’ll be joining a national team of over 40 employment specialists and contributing to a genuinely collaborative, people-focused culture. There’s also strong support for business development and progression, and you’ll be trusted with a high level of client contact from day one.

What They’re Looking For:

• Qualified Solicitor (circa 2+ PQE) with solid experience in employment law
• Strong technical and commercial awareness
• Comfortable managing a varied caseload independently
• Excellent communication and client-handling skills
• A team player who enjoys collaborative working and is open to business development

Why Apply?

• Top-tier team with strong national and regional presence
• Clear career path and regular exposure to high-quality work
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Culture built around respect, inclusion and professional development
• Investors in People Silver Award winner

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their employment practice in a high-performing but down-to-earth environment, with great support, flexibility, and room to grow. Interested in finding out more? Get in touch for a confidential chat.

Are you an experienced Employment Solicitor?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top-ranked employment, pensions, and immigration team within a leading regional law firm. With high-profile clients and a growing caseload of complex employment matters, this role is ideal for an ambitious solicitor ready to take their career to the next level.

Origin Legal are instructed exclusively by an investment house to recruit their first UK based, In House Counsel.

Employment Solicitor – NQ-2 years PQE

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