Employment Lawyer (0–3 PQE) – Spider is advertising on behalf of Ellisons, who 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.

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