Associate - PQE

Position: Associate - Employment 4+ Years PQE
Reference:  - Employment - Exeter - 4+ Years PQE

Location:

Exeter Type of Role:
Permanent, Full-time (with some hybrid flexibility)
Salary: 65,000 to 85,000A respected national law firm is seeking an Employment Associate with 4+ years' PQE to join its growing Employment team in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious and nationally recognised practice, handling a broad mix of contentious and non contentious employment work.

The Role You'll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of employment matters, including:

Employment tribunal litigation and advocacy preparation

Advising employer clients on HR issues including disciplinary, grievance and redundancy

Drafting contracts, policies, handbooks and settlement agreements

Supporting corporate transactions with employment related due diligence

Advising on employment related data protection matters

Working with clients across retail & consumer, charity, developer, energy and infrastructure sectors

Supporting business development, seminars and networking

Maintaining high professional standards and compliance

Candidate Requirements This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:4+ years' PQE in employment lawA minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree

Strong technical and drafting skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Confidence managing tribunal matters independently

High attention to detail and accuracy

Motivation, organisation and a proactive mindset

Interest in business development and contributing to team growth

Ability to work collaboratively across a national team

Benefits

The firm offers:

A supportive and intellectually stimulating work environment

Clear career progression pathways

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working arrangements where possible

Strong investment in learning and development

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

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/ The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.
* 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.*