Solicitor / Associate - Employment

Errington Legal; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Chelmsford is seeking a Solicitor / Associate to join their Tier 1 Employment Team. The role involves working on various employment issues, including drafting contracts, advising on unfair dismissal, and providing corporate support. Candidates should have over 3 years of PQE in Employment law. The position offers benefits such as private healthcare, 30 days holiday, and a flexible working policy.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance - 4 x salary

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Employment law.
• Ability to think commercially and analytically.
• Motivated to take initiative and pursue business development.

Responsibilities

• Drafting employment contracts and reviewing policies.
• Working on employment litigation cases.
• Providing expert advice on wrongful and unfair dismissal.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical thinking

Maternity rights expertise

Employment litigation

Education

3+ years PQE in Employment

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career with a Tier 1 Employment Team. Solicitor / Associate - Employment - Chelmsford with hybrid working.

Role

• Working across a number of sectors including education, financial services, construction, transport and private client/agriculture, charities and public sector
• Expertise is sought in some or all of the below:
• • General employment issues ranging from maternity rights to general contractual issues.
  • Drafting service agreements, contracts of employment and staff handbooks
  • Drafting and reviewing employment policies
  • Transactional corporate support work
  • Wrongful and unfair dismissal
  • Redundancy and restructuring
  • Transfer of Undertakings
  • Employment litigation in the employment tribunal
  • Discrimination (including sex, race, disability and age)
  • Trade union work for employers.
  • Professional Discipline and conduct, including advising professional conduct/fitness to practice panels.

You

• 3+ years PQE in Employment
• A motivated initiative-taker
• Able to think commercially and analytically
• Interest in and aptitude for business development and growth opportunities
• Knowledge of clientele within within Essex/London and the surrounding areas, as well as nationally

Benefits

• 30 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
• Long Service holiday award
• Private Healthcare
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• Staff Profit Share / Salary sacrifice
• Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Agile Working Policy

For further information and a confidential discussion, please contact [e-mail]

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