Employment Solicitor (0-3 Yrs. PQE)

Location
England, Essex, Chelmsford
Salary
£40000 - £60000 per annum + Excellent benefits
Posted
14 Jul 2017
Closes
02 Aug 2017
Ref
J38724
Contact
Alex Forsberg
Job Title
Solicitor
PQE Level
2-4, NQ
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

The employment law team has experience in all areas of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, representing clients from a broad range of public and private organisations as well as individuals and senior executives and is properly recognised; 'Top Ranked' Chambers UK 2017 and 'Top Tier' Legal 500 2016.

The department is innovative and seeking to find ways of developing its offering and services to clients harnessing all modern technologies. The team is friendly and cohesive and is now looking to recruit an enthusiastic, bright professional in response to increasing volumes of work. The chosen Employment Solicitor would be expected to play an active role in marketing and practice development as well as providing a high level of service to existing clients. You would be expected to attend breakfast and evening events and will be expected to quickly gain the trust and credibility of colleagues, clients and contacts. A solicitor with circa NQ - 3 years PQE, with employment law experience gained within a well-regarded city, regional or national firm is essential. The successful candidate will have an excellent knowledge of the law yet be able to think commercially and analytically so as to provide accurate and practical advice to company clients and high net worth individuals which is tailored to their needs

Competitive salary (dependent on experience/ability) and benefits including pension scheme, private medical insurance, permanent health insurance, life assurance, bonus scheme, holiday from 25 days, cycle to work scheme and childcare vouchers.

The role offers genuine career progression opportunities and supportive working environment for a determined legal professional who seeks clear development in one of the very best firms/ departments this the country has to offer. it will be expected that you can effectively work well both as part of team as well as taking the lead on specific projects and activities while always seeking to develop.
 

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