Job Description
Senior Employment Lawyer
Salary: (Doe)
Location: Colchester Essex
About the Firm:
- Established 2007 award-winning firm with offices in Suffolk Essex and London
- Plans to double headcount by 2031
- Committed to plain-English advice outstanding service and genuine work/life balance
Role Responsibilities:
- Employment Tribunal litigation (Claimants and Respondents)
- Settlement Agreement advice and negotiation
- Disciplinary and grievance procedure management
- TUPE matters handling
- Employment contract drafting
- Civil litigation and business disputes support
Key Requirements:
Experience:
- Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive
- Minimum 5 years PQE
- Demonstrable employment law expertise
- Civil litigation experience preferred
Skills:
- Exceptional communication abilities
- Strong client care approach
- Commercial awareness
- Proactive business development mindset
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Competitive base salary with uncapped quarterly bonus (15% of billed work over target)
- Flexible working hours (8am-4pm 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm)
- 25 days holiday (increasing with service)
- 1 day monthly allocated to professional development
- Enhanced parental and sick pay
- Private healthcare income protection life assurance
- Mental Health First Aid support
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Monthly social events
- Free Food Fridays
- 100 anniversary benefit after 1 year
- Travel contribution (service-dependent)
- Shop and legal service discounts
Working Arrangements:
- 37.5-hour week Monday to Friday
- Flexible start/finish times
- Dress for your Day policy
Next Steps: Interested candidates should apply now or contact Mara Watson:
Required Experience:
Senior IC