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Senior Employment Solicitor – Leading Firm – Essex

Senior Employment Solicitor – Leading Firm – Essex

Are you a skilled Employment Solicitor ready for a new challenge at a leading UK law firm? A top 100 firm is looking for an experienced solicitor to bring their expertise to its growing Employment team . This role is ideal for someone ready to thrive in a dynamic, full-service law firm with a longstanding reputation for excellence.

Why This Firm?

🌟 Renowned Reputation: This firm consistently ranks among the top law firms in the UK. Known for its client-centred approach, the firm combines traditional values with an innovative outlook.

📈 Professional Development: Clear advancement pathways based on merit and performance. Here, talented solicitors can progress from senior roles to leadership positions with ongoing professional development and career-building resources.

🌐 Flexibility & Balance: Benefit from a flexible work policy designed to balance career demands with personal wellbeing, creating a sustainable work environment.

Role Overview

In this senior role, you’ll work with a variety of clients to address both contentious and non-contentious employment issues, guiding them through sensitive and often complex matters. Responsibilities include:

  • Advising on employment contracts, company policies, and compliance with employment law.
  • Handling high-stakes cases involving discrimination, unfair dismissal, and redundancy.
  • Offering strategic guidance on restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions, including TUPE implications.
  • Representing clients in employment tribunal hearings when disputes escalate.
  • Building and strengthening client relationships by delivering proactive, strategic advice.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience: Ideally, 5+ years PQE in employment law, with demonstrated success handling complex legal matters independently.
  • Client-Focused & Personable: Strong communication skills and a personable approach, enabling you to foster lasting client relationships.
  • High Standards of Excellence: A commitment to quality and professionalism, able to meet the needs of clients across a range of sectors.
  • Commercial Insight: An ability to understand the business context of legal challenges, providing practical, tailored advice.

What’s on Offer?

  • Competitive Salary & Benefits: The role comes with a competitive package, including generous holiday entitlement, private healthcare, pension, and profit-sharing opportunities.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible working options to support a healthy balance, with both office-based and remote work available.
  • Commitment to Wellbeing: Access to mental health and wellness support resources, as well as opportunities for skill-building and study support.

Ready to make your next career move? If you’re an experienced Employment Solicitor passionate about delivering top-quality legal service, reach out to us today to discuss this exceptional opportunity.

Apply below or contact Gemma at Austen Lloyd as soon as possible, quoting Role Ref: GL 58340 (Employment Solicitor – Essex)

JOB REFERENCE: GL 58340_1730908802

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