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Employment Solicitor

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  • £45000 - £65000 per annum
  • Chelmsford, Essex
  • Permanent
  • Legal, Private Practice

An exceptional opportunity for an Employment Solicitor to join a top 200 UK law firm.

Title: Employment Solicitor
Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 DOE
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Location: Chelmsford

Key Responsibilities of the Employment Solicitor

  • Providing legal advice to clients on a range of employment law issues.
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment contracts and agreements.
  • Representing clients in employment tribunals and court proceedings.
  • Advising on redundancy processes and handling unfair dismissal claims.
  • Conducting legal research to stay updated on changes in employment law.
  • Developing relationships with clients and participating in business development activities.
  • Collaborating with colleagues to ensure a comprehensive legal service is provided.
  • Managing own caseload, ensuring all cases are handled efficiently and effectively.

Desirable Skills and Requirements of the Employment Solicitor

  • Good knowledge of employment law
  • Excellent communication and client care skills
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to win new clients
  • Passion for networking

Benefits to the Employment Solicitor

  • Competitive salary
  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • Salary exchange pension scheme
  • Life assurance, income protection, health cash plan
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Flexible working

About the Firm Our client is a top 200 UK law firm, one of the region's oldest, most established and fastest growing. They are known for their commitment to career progression and fostering an environment of continuous learning. Their team is dynamic, hardworking, and always willing to help out colleagues.

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Employment Solicitor role, please apply now or contact Tom at Sellick Partnership.

Synonym titles: Employment Lawyer, Employment Fee Earner, Employment Associate

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Tom Chant Recruitment Consultant

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