Solicitor – Employment – Colchester
About us
Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP) is a long-established regional law firm serving individuals, families, businesses, farmers, landowners and organisations across Essex, Suffolk and beyond.
Our mission is to Transform, Succeed, and Prosper - not only for our clients but also for our people and the wider community. We operate with integrity, innovation, and a commitment to fostering growth and opportunity for everyone within the firm. Collaboration, professionalism, and agility define our working environment, and we strive to empower our teams to deliver excellent results while supporting their personal and professional development.
As a progressive independent firm, we are committed to operating with integrity, professionalism and innovation. Through our TSP2030 strategy, we continue to invest in our people, technology and working environment, creating opportunities for our teams to develop, grow and thrive. Collaboration, agility and continuous improvement are at the heart of our culture, and we are passionate about supporting both personal and professional development while delivering outstanding results for our clients.
Role overview:
As a Solicitor in the Employment Team, you will work closely with senior colleagues while also managing your own caseload and client relationships. The role will involve:
- Advising clients on a wide range of employment law matters including disciplinary and grievance procedures, dismissals, redundancy, discrimination, workplace disputes, Employment Tribunal claims, TUPE and corporate support work
- Managing and developing relationships with subscribers to our HR Buddy and Partner services
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating employment contracts, policies and settlement agreements
- Handling Employment Tribunal matters, including preparation of documentation and liaising with clients throughout proceedings Building and maintaining strong client relationships and delivering high-quality client service
- Contributing to networking, marketing initiatives and business development activities
- Supporting the continued growth of the employment team and, where appropriate, mentoring more junior colleagues
About you:
- A qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years’ PQE in employment law
- Strong technical knowledge and the ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision
- Excellent client care skills and confidence in attending and leading face-to-face client meetings
- A collaborative approach and willingness to work as part of a supportive team from our Colchester office
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and resilient, with strong emotional intelligence
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong IT skills and the ability to conduct legal research using subscription tools such as LexisNexis and Practical Law
Business development & networking:
At TSP, we value team members who are enthusiastic about contributing to the firm’s growth. The successful candidate will be encouraged to actively engage in business development, raise the profile of the department locally, and foster strong relationships with clients, referrers, and community networks. You’ll have the opportunity to attend events, represent the firm in local initiatives, and contribute to thought leadership and marketing content.
The package
We offer a competitive salary, depending on level of experience and ability.
Other benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with an additional 3 days for the Christmas to New Year closure (pro-rated for part time staff).
- Death in service and Group income protection.
- Workplace pension scheme with Scottish Widows after 3 months’ service, including enhanced and salary sacrifice options.
- Health cash plan and employee assistance programme.
- Firm sick pay policy.
- Opportunity for additional holiday with long service.
Equal opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds. Recruitment is based on merit, skills, and suitability for the role.
To apply
To apply for this position please send your covering letter and CV to recruitment@tsplegal.com.