Employment Solicitor/Associate - Exeter

Employment Solicitor/Associate - Exeter

A 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 law
• Have 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) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk

*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.*