Full time

Employment Solicitor

eNL
Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3NF
money-bag £55000 - £75000 per annum
Posted: 16 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 15 August 2026
Ref: 60421927

About the Role

A leading East Anglia law firm is seeking an Employment Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join its established Employment team in Ipswich. This full-time role offers a salary between £55,000 and £75,000 per annum, dependent on experience. The successful candidate will advise a diverse client base on a broad spectrum of employment law matters, working alongside recognised specialists. Key skills include strong case management, client advisory abilities, and a solid grasp of contentious and non-contentious issues. This position provides a platform to develop expertise within a top-ranked practice.

Employment Solicitor | 3+ PQE | Ipswich | Leading East Anglia Law Firm - A highly regarded, top-ranked law firm in East Anglia is seeking an ambitious Employment Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join its thriving Employment team in Ipswich. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside recognised specialists, advising an impressive client base on a broad range of employment law matters. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Cassie on 0121 454 1004 or email cassie.huxtable@enllegal.co.uk with your CV.
JOB TITLE: Employment Solicitor
PQE: 3+ years PQE
LOCATION: Ipswich
SALARY: Competitive, dependent on experience
THE OPPORTUNITY
Due to continued growth and ongoing success, this well-established Employment team is looking to recruit an experienced Employment Solicitor to support its expanding client base. You will advise a diverse range of private and public sector clients across the full spectrum of employment law, handling both contentious and non-contentious matters. Your workload will include advising on complex workplace issues, drafting contracts, policies and procedures, supporting corporate transactions, and managing Employment Tribunal claims involving unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, redundancy and other employment disputes.
Working within a collaborative and supportive team, you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise while contributing to a practice consistently recognised by the leading legal directories.
THE CANDIDATE:
Applications are welcomed from Employment Solicitors with 3 years' PQE or more who have gained strong employment law experience within a reputable practice.
You will:
• Have solid technical knowledge across contentious and non-contentious employment law.
• Be confident managing your own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Enjoy building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Demonstrate a commercial approach and an enthusiasm for business development.
• Be a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
THE FIRM
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a top-tier regional law firm renowned for its exceptional client service, supportive culture and genuine commitment to work-life balance.
The firm offers:
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• High-quality, varied work for an impressive client base.
• Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A friendly, collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• The chance to join a highly respected, Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked Employment team.
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Cassie Huxtable at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email cassie.huxtable@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.
eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.
At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

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