Solicitor

Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Private medical healthcare

Gym membership

Extra pension contributions

Healthcare Cashback Scheme

Staff discount card

Ellis Jones day

Regular social events

Job summary

Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP is seeking a qualified Employment Solicitor to join the Employment Law Team in London or Bournemouth. The role covers contentious and non-contentious work for employers and employees, with clear opportunities for progression.

The firm values career development and supports leadership, business development and time management. Ideally, applicants will be around 2 years post qualification and enjoy flexible working options while contributing to a growing team across

Qualifications

• Qualified Employment Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience advising employers and employees on contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Strong communication and client-care skills; ability to work across offices.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on a range of employment law matters, both contentious and non-contentious.
• Developing client relationships and contributing to the department's growth.
• Collaborating with colleagues in Bournemouth and London and supporting career progression.

Skills

Employment law

Client advisory

Contentious & non-contentious

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Employment Solicitor to join our Employment Law Team in either our Bournemouth or London office. The Team is recognised for advising both employers and employees on contentious and non-contentious work. The Team is growing and there is a real opportunity for career progression. Ideally, we are looking for someone who is 2 years post qualification.

Ellis Jones is a progressive and expanding legal practice with over 180 staff and 7 offices across Dorset, Hampshire and London. Our culture supports and encourages your career development and this role presents a real opportunity to progress through the firm. We have clearly defined career progression which is based on a range of different competencies so that there is something to motivate everyone. Alongside clear career advancement, we also offer the opportunity to develop other personal skills, such as leadership, business development, and time management.

Our Employment Law Team have been recognised in the Legal 500 L500 | Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP > Employment: Dorset, Devon and Cornwall > South West | Legal 500 law firm profiles with the following quote made ‘The Ellis Jones team is a highly professional, knowledgeable and competent body. Their approach to private and commercial clients is exemplary, combining a human, collaborative approach to every interaction, there is no doubt that they are focused on client outcome and value as the key tenets of their service. The team that Ellis Jones has is suitably diverse, providing a balance of styles, personas and capability that will be a fit for any existing or prospective client.

We strive to provide a high-quality service to our clients and to continuously develop. Kate Brooks who is the head of the Employment Team has been described in Kate Brooks, UK | Chambers Profiles as “Kate is friendly, super-knowledgeable and always takes the time to explain things in a way we understand. We cannot thank her enough for everything she has done for our business.”

We offer a competitive salary. There is a big emphasis at the firm on rewarding staff and we are continually reviewing our staff benefits. These currently include: above average holiday, private medical healthcare and an option of a gym membership, extra pension contributions, extra holiday or a Healthcare Cashback Scheme. We also have a staff discount card for local businesses and hold an Ellis Jones day once per month and regular social events .

We also encourage flexible working, whether this is working remotely from home, out of any of our offices or flexible hours, to provide members of staff with more freedom and autonomy.