Associate Solicitor in Bournemouth

Associate / Senior Associate Employment Solicitor | Bournemouth or London | Competitive Salary

Ready to take the next step in your legal career?

We're looking for an Associate or Senior Associate Employment Solicitor to join our highly regarded Employment Law Team in either our Bournemouth or London office.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team recognised by Legal 500 and work alongside experienced specialists advising both employers and employees on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. For the right candidate, there is the opportunity to lead and further develop our Employment Law presence in Bournemouth, while collaborating with colleagues across the wider team, including regular travel to our London office.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Join a well-established, award-winning law firm
• Be part of a Legal 500 recognised Employment Team
• Opportunity to lead and grow the Employment Law function in Bournemouth
• Structured career progression and development opportunities
• 36 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Private medical healthcare
• Flexible benefits package including gym membership, additional pension contributions, extra holiday or Healthcare Cashback Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Supportive management team and collaborative culture
• Monthly Ellis Jones Day and regular social events
• Staff discount card for local businesses

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload of employment matters, advising both employers and employees while delivering an exceptional level of client service. Working as an Associate or Senior Associate within a growing and ambitious team, you will play a key role in developing client relationships, supporting business development activities and contributing to the continued success of the department.

This role offers a genuine opportunity to lead the Employment Law offering in Bournemouth, working closely with the Head of Department and wider team, with regular opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and clients across our London office.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Qualified Solicitor status in England & Wales
• Ideally 2+ years PQE in Employment Law
• Experience advising employers and employees on a broad range of employment law matters
• Strong technical and commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• A proactive and collaborative approach
• An interest in business development and networking
• The ambition to help grow and develop a thriving Employment Law practice
• Desire to progress within a growing and supportive firm

Why Ellis Jones?

Ellis Jones is a progressive and expanding law firm that places people at the heart of everything we do. Our Employment Team has earned recognition in Legal 500 for its expertise, professionalism and client-focused approach, while Team Head Kate Brooks is recognised by Chambers & Partners for her outstanding client service and employment law expertise.

We're proud of our supportive culture and invest heavily in helping our employees develop and succeed. If you're looking for a role where you'll be challenged, supported and given genuine opportunities for career progression, we'd love to hear from you.

Ellis Jones is a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. As part of the firm's commitment to the Covenant, we welcome applications from and guarantee interviews with veterans and Military Spouses/Partners who meet the criteria within this job specification. For further information about our firm's commitments given under the Covenant, please see our website.