Employment Lawyer (0–3 PQE) – Ellisons are looking for an enthusiastic Employment Lawyer to join their team in Chelmsford, Essex, on a full-time, permanent basis.
Whether you're newly qualified or have a few years' experience, this is an opportunity to develop your career, work with a varied client base and learn from experienced colleagues.
Fantastic company benefits include:
Salary: Competitive + discretionary performance bonus
Benefits: Generous leave entitlement, enhanced family policies, mental health and wellbeing support, and professional development
About the role
No two days will be the same. You'll advise employers and employees on a wide range of workplace matters, providing clear, practical advice while building your confidence and taking increasing ownership of your work.
Your responsibilities will include:
Advising on employment contracts, policies and workplace issues
Supporting disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence matters
Advising on dismissals, redundancies, restructures and settlement agreements
Assisting with employment tribunal claims, including unfair dismissal and discrimination
Drafting contracts, staff handbooks and other employment documentation
Building client relationships and working collaboratively across the firm
About you
You'll be a qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with 0–3 years' PQE in employment law, or relevant experience demonstrating your readiness for the role. Around 1–2 years' experience would be ideal, although newly qualified solicitors are welcome.
You'll have excellent communication and organisational skills, a keen eye for detail and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
Most importantly, you're curious, proactive and keen to learn, with the confidence to build relationships and the ambition to develop your career.
About Ellisons
Ellisons is an established regional law firm with a collaborative, commercially focused team. You'll benefit from experienced colleagues, varied client work and opportunities to take on greater responsibility as your expertise grows.
Spider is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates. Please advise us of any reasonable adjustments required during recruitment. Please check your inbox and spam/junk folder for correspondence.
Why Ellisons?
- In your corner from day one: you'll be trusted with responsibility and supported to succeed.
- Space to grow: we listen to your goals and help you achieve them.
- Deep roots in our community: we're known for trusted advice and long-standing relationships.
- Exceptional benefits package: generous holiday, salary exchange pension, life assurance, income protection, health cash plan and an employee assistance programme.
Employment Lawyer (0–3 PQE) in Chelmsford employer: Ellisons International
Ellisons is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Located in the vibrant town of Bury St Edmunds, our firm provides flexible benefits tailored to enhance both your professional journey and personal life, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in property litigation.
