Employment Associate

Job Description Head of Employment – Essex | 5+ PQE | Lead a Growing Team
Location: Chelmsford
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 9am–5:30pm

An exciting opportunity has opened up at a modern, forward-thinking law firm for an experienced Employment Solicitor (5+ PQE) to lead a thriving Employment department. This is a leadership role with a clear scope to shape the team’s future and work closely with senior management, delivering strategic, high-quality advice to a strong client base.

What you’ll be doing:
Leading and mentoring the Employment team, including support staff.
Managing a varied caseload covering both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
Acting as a trusted advisor to individuals and businesses on all aspects of employment law.
Playing an active role in business development and client retention strategies.
Working with a collaborative team to meet targets while maintaining exceptional client service.

About you:
A UK-qualified solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in Employment Law.
Strong litigation and advocacy experience.
Commercially minded with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
Passionate about delivering clear,...