Senior Associate Exeter

Reference:  Associate
- Employment
- Exeter

Location:

Exeter Type of Role:
Permanent, Full-time Salary: 70,000 - 85,000 (depending on experience)
A dynamic and forward thinking law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Employment team in either Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative, agile environment, advising on complex employment matters while contributing to the continued growth of a nationally recognised practice.

The Role You'll be responsible for delivering high quality employment law advice across a broad range of matters, including:

Employment status and associated rights

Contracts, handbooks and policy drafting

Redundancy, discrimination and workplace investigations HR advisory support including grievances, disciplinaries, performance and sickness management

Managing Employment Tribunal claims from ACAS Early Conciliation through to appeals and cost applications

Representing clients in Tribunals, mediations and other dispute resolution forums

Supporting corporate transactions, commercial matters and injunction/defamation issues

Providing legal updates, drafting articles and advising clients on legislative changes

Working with Knowledge and Paralegal teams to refine policies, templates and processes

Engaging in business development, networking and referrer relationship building

You will work closely with colleagues across the firm, supporting clients in highly unionised, complex and fast moving environments. The role offers excellent training, progression and the opportunity to work on high profile matters involving restructuring, TUPE, whistleblowing, discrimination and large scale investigations.

Candidate Requirements This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

At least 5 years' PQE in employment law Strong technical knowledge of UK employment legislation and case law Proven experience handling complex employment matters and Tribunal litigation

Excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills

Strong attention to detail and analytical ability

Ability to manage a diverse caseload and work to strict deadlines

Commercial awareness and confidence advising HR teams and senior stakeholdersA collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for contributing to team growth

Willingness to engage in business development and relationship building

Benefits

The firm offers:

Flexible, agile working arrangements

Supportive, friendly and inclusive culture

Clear progression pathways and strong professional development

Opportunities to work on high value, complex and strategic employment matters

Competitive salary and benefits packageA collaborative environment where ideas, innovation and personal growth are encouraged

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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/ 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 from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.
* 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.*