Senior Employment Solicitor - Growth & Client Relationships

Oculus Legal Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its established team in Chelmsford. The role focuses on advising employers and individuals on a broad spectrum of employment matters, with opportunities to develop client relationships and contribute to the growth of the department.

Working within a Legal 500-ranked practice, you will handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, benefit from senior guidance, and play a key role in delivering high-quality,

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with strong employment law experience.
• Experience advising employers and individuals on varied employment matters.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and generate new business.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers and individuals on a broad range of employment law matters.
• Manage Employment Tribunal claims, litigation and dispute resolution.
• Draft and review employment contracts, policies and workplace procedures.
• Advise on disciplinary matters, grievances, harassment allegations and whistleblowing investigations.
• Negotiate settlement agreements and advise on exit packages.
• Provide guidance on restrictive covenants, post-termination restrictions and sickness absence.
• Liaise with ACAS and support clients through employment disputes.
• Build and maintain client relationships, identify opportunities for further work and contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

Employment law

Client management

Dispute resolution

Contracts drafting

Education

Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Oculus Legal Group is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its established team in Chelmsford. The role focuses on advising employers and individuals on a broad spectrum of employment matters, with opportunities to develop client relationships and contribute to the growth of the department.

Working within a Legal 500-ranked practice, you will handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, benefit from senior guidance, and play a key role in delivering high-quality,