Employment Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment

  • Chelmsford, Essex
  • £62,000-72,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
A leading UK law firm with a strong regional and national presence is seeking an Employment Solicitor or Associate (3-6 years' PQE) to join its highly regarded Chelmsford Employment Team. Recognised in the top tier by Legal 500 and Chambers, the team handles a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious work for corporates, public sector bodies, education providers, high net worth individuals and senior executives.The Role The role offers exposure to the full spectrum of employment law, including drafting contracts, service agreements, handbooks and policies; advising on maternity, parental and general contractual issues; handling redundancies, restructures, TUPE and executive appointments; enforcing and defending restrictive covenants; and managing tribunal litigation involving wrongful and unfair dismissal, discrimination, boardroom disputes and severance claims. The work also includes transactional support, trade union matters, and professional discipline or fitness-to-practice issues.You will also be involved in business development, supporting pitches, networking and contributing to client publications.Requirements
  • Employment Solicitor or Associate 3-6 years' PQE in an employment law, ideally from a strong regional, national or City firm
  • Commercially astute with strong technical knowledge and client-facing skills
  • Keen to develop client relationships and support the team's growth
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and bonus
  • 25+ days holiday (increasing with service)
  • Private healthcare, pension, life assurance and profit share
  • Hybrid working, flexible dress code, and subsidised gym membership
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, collaborative team with clear career progression and exposure to high-quality work.CompanyJMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people - and it's true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants' passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We're also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We're waiting to help you.Share this jobApply for Employment SolicitorAlready uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI'd like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI'd like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.© 2011 - 2025 Centaur Media Plc. Powered by Madgex Job Board TechnologyTheLawyer.com Limited
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