Employment Solicitor​/Associate

Reference:  Solicitor/Associate - ExeterA leading UK law firm recognised in the Legal 500 is seeking an Employment Associate to join its growing team. With offices across the South West and London, the firm is known for its forward thinking approach, strong national presence and work with major employers, public bodies and high profile organisations.

The Role You will join a dynamic, highly regarded Employment team handling a broad range of complex and engaging work. Your responsibilities will include:

Advising clients on employment status, contracts, handbooks, redundancy, discrimination and day to day HR matters

Providing clear, commercial support to HR teams on grievances, disciplinaries, performance and sickness management

Managing Employment Tribunal claims from ACAS Early Conciliation through to appeals

Representing clients in Tribunals, mediations and other dispute resolution processes

Supporting business development through events, training, relationship building and thought leadership

You will work with clients facing high stakes challenges, including complex discrimination claims, whistleblowing investigations, restructures, TUPE, industrial action and multi layered disputes.

Candidate Requirements Be a qualified solicitor (England & Wales or Scotland) with 1-5 years' PQE in employment lawHave strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and case law Bring experience handling complex matters, including settlement negotiations and Tribunal work Demonstrate excellent communication, analytical and problem solving skills

Show strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to managing a varied caseload

Be confident working with multiple senior lawyers and prioritising effectively in a fast paced environment

Be proactive in contributing ideas, improving processes and supporting team growth

Have an interest in business development and maintaining long term client relationships

Advocacy experience and familiarity with Scottish employment law are advantageous but not essential.

Why Join?

Join a Legal 500 ranked, award winning firm with a strong national reputation

Work in a genuinely inclusive, supportive and collaborative culture

Benefit from excellent training, mentoring and clear career progression pathways

Enjoy a flexible, agile working approach that supports balance and wellbeing

Work with a diverse client base, from SMEs to PLCs, public bodies and national organisations

Based in modern Exeter offices

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.(t) (m) e)
* At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace.

Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*