Employment Associate - Exeter - Hybrid Working
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded national law firm with a strong reputation in the UK market. Recognised in both the Legal 500 and Chambers directories, the firm is widely regarded as one of the UK's leading regional firms, with a growing national presence and a client base ranging from ambitious SMEs through to major national and international organisations.
Due to continued growth, the Employment team is looking to appoint an Associate to join its Exeter office. The team is recognised for delivering commercially focused, practical advice and works closely with clients across a range of sectors including retail & consumer, charities, development, energy and infrastructure.
This role offers exposure to high-quality work, genuine client contact, business development opportunities and a flexible, collaborative working environment.
The Role
As an Employment Associate, you will work on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, advising a diverse client portfolio on day-to-day HR and employment issues as well as complex disputes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Advising employers on a wide range of employee relations matters
- Managing Employment Tribunal claims from initial instruction through to resolution
- Supporting clients on disciplinary, grievance, dismissal and redundancy matters
- Advising on employment aspects of business change and strategic projects
- Delivering training sessions and workshops to clients
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Contributing to business development initiatives and sector-focused activities
- Working closely with colleagues across multiple offices as part of a highly collaborative national team
This is an opportunity to be involved in high-profile work while enjoying significant autonomy and direct client access.
Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive status
- Solid experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment law
- Strong Employment Tribunal experience
- Excellent technical and commercial employment law knowledge
- A practical, solutions-focused approach to client advice
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- The confidence to manage client relationships and support business development activity
Individuals who may not meet every requirement but can demonstrate strong transferable experience are encouraged to apply.
Why Join?
- Join one of the South West's most respected employment teams
- Work with an impressive client base ranging from household names to fast-growth businesses
- Gain exposure to complex and high-value employment matters
- Enjoy genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing national firm
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Comprehensive training and professional development programmes
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, private healthcare and wellbeing support
For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.
(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
*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.*
