Employment Solicitor – Chelmsford

Company: Origin Legal

Location: Chelmsford

Posted: April 11th, 2026

Employment Solicitor – Chelmsford

Legal 500-recognised firm in Chelmsford is looking to recruit an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its respected Employment Law team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor with 2–5 years’ PQE to work on a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The firm is known for its high-quality work, supportive culture, and commitment to work/life balance.

The Role:

You will handle a broad range of employment law matters, including:

About You:

Qualified Solicitor with 2–5 years’ PQE in employment law

Confident managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision

Excellent client care and communication skills

A pragmatic and commercial approach to legal advice

What’s on Offer:

Employment Solicitor – Associate or Senior Associate – Oxford (Hybrid) – Top Tier National Firm

I'm working with a highly ranked national law firm looking to hire an Employment Solicitor at Associate or Senior Associate level for their growing Oxford office. The role sits within a Chambers Band 1 and Legal 500 Tier 1 ranked team, known for providing high-quality employment advice to an impressive client base including PLCs, SMEs, and senior individuals.

The Role:

This is a broad advisory and contentious employment law position, working closely with a market-recognised partner who leads the Oxford-based team. You’ll be advising both employers and senior employees on matters including:

You’ll be joining a national team of over 40 employment specialists and contributing to a genuinely collaborative, people-focused culture. There’s also strong support for business development and progression, and you’ll be trusted with a high level of client contact from day one.

What They’re Looking For:

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their employment practice in a high-performing but down-to-earth environment, with great support, flexibility, and room to grow. Interested in finding out more? Get in touch for a confidential chat.

Are you an experienced Employment Solicitor?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a top-ranked employment, pensions, and immigration team within a leading regional law firm. With high-profile clients and a growing caseload of complex employment matters, this role is ideal for an ambitious solicitor ready to take their career to the next level.

Origin Legal are instructed exclusively by an investment house to recruit their first UK based, In House Counsel.

Employment Solicitor – NQ-2 years PQE

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