Employment Lawyer - Dispute Resolution and Employment Law Team Hybrid

Employment Lawyer - Dispute Resolution and Employment Law Team (Hybrid) needed in Chelmsford £47,472 to £55,850 per annum - Reference: 18715

Due to the nature of this role, we typically attend the office 2-3 days per week but We're open to a chat about flexible arrangements

The successful post holder will be responsible for the delivery of all aspects of legal advice within the Employment Section, where you will be expected to build strong relationships with internal and external partners. This position will be fast-paced and it is therefore imperative you are proficient in handling a full caseload consisting of both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters including, but not limited to, the following matters:

• Discrimination claims• Unfair dismissal• TUPE• Settlement Agreements and early conciliation via ACAS• Restructures and redundancies• Trade union provisions• Pensions experience desirable although not essential.• As a qualified employment lawyer, you will join a team that prides itself on the provision of high-quality advice, information, evaluation, and interpretation to clients that underpin effective decision-making, meaningful performance management, and meets statutory requirements. Achieving good client service and making a real and demonstrable difference to the delivery of ELS’ business and the business of our clients is core to our ethos.

You will ideally have/be: 

• Qualified solicitor/barrister with current membership of the Law Society or Bar Standards Board
• Evidence of continuing professional development, 2 years post-qualified experience, and expert knowledge in relevant professional area (although lawyers with less post-qualified experience will be considered).
• Experience of a full range of employment law matters including but not limited to dealing with employment tribunals, unfair dismissal claims, discrimination matters, disciplinary and grievances, capability issues, and TUPE.
• Commercial awareness with sufficient professional credibility to maintain the existing client base.
• Ability to work and think self-reliantly while maintaining focus on delivering team and corporate objectives.
• Proven track record of building strong working relationships across a large, complex organisation and with internal and external partners/stakeholders and clients.
• Ability to provide clear and succinct advice on complex matters to both to both the client base and junior colleagues.
• A strong focus on outcomes to achieve strategic objectives.
• Candidates from both defence and prosecution backgrounds will be considered.

This is a full time role on a Permanent basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to  quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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