Associate – Employment – Exeter – 1-5 Years PQE – Exeter

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Clear career progression

Recognition for high-quality work

Flexible and agile working

Training and cross-team collaboration

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking an Employment Associate in Exeter with 1-5 years PQE to join its respected team. You will handle a varied caseload, advise on status, contracts and discrimination issues, and provide strategic HR support to clients and in-house teams.

You will manage Employment Tribunal claims from initial conciliation through to appeal, represent clients, conduct legal research, and contribute to business development. A collaborative, agile firm environment awaits.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years’ PQE in employment law
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and case law
• Experience handling complex employment matters and Tribunal work
• Excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills
• Confidence managing a varied caseload independently
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Proactive, organised and commercially aware
• Enthusiasm for contributing to team growth and business development

Responsibilities

• Advising on employment status, rights, contracts, handbooks, redundancy and discrimination
• Providing commercial and HR support to clients and in-house HR teams
• Managing Employment Tribunal claims from ACAS Early Conciliation through to appeal
• Representing clients in Tribunals, mediations and other dispute resolution forums
• Conducting legal research and providing strategic advice
• Supporting corporate transactions and cross-department matters
• Drafting articles and staying up to date with employment law developments
• Working with PSLs and Paralegals to refine policies, contracts and templates
• Participating in business development, attending events and strengthening client relationships

Job description

Associate – Employment – Exeter – 1-5 Years PQE
Location: Exeter
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £55,000 to £75,000

A respected and forward thinking law firm is seeking an Employment Associate with 1-5 years’ post qualification experience to join its dynamic and highly regarded Employment team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a collaborative, agile and people focused environment that values fresh thinking, quality work and long term client relationships.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for delivering high quality employment law advice and managing a varied caseload, including:

• Advising on employment status, rights, contracts, handbooks, redundancy and discrimination
• Providing commercial and sensitive HR support to clients and in house HR teams
• Managing Employment Tribunal claims from ACAS Early Conciliation through to appeal
• Representing clients in Tribunals, mediations and other dispute resolution forums
• Conducting legal research and providing strategic advice
• Supporting corporate transactions and cross departmental matters
• Drafting articles, staying up to date with employment law developments and advising clients proactively
• Working with PSLs and Paralegals to refine policies, contracts and templates
• Participating in business development, attending events and strengthening client relationships

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 1-5 years’ PQE in employment law
• Strong technical knowledge of UK employment legislation and case law
• Experience handling complex employment matters and Tribunal work
• Excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills
• Confidence managing a varied caseload independently
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• A proactive, organised and commercially aware approach
• Enthusiasm for contributing to team growth and business development

Benefits

The firm offers:

• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment
• Clear career progression pathways
• Recognition for high quality work and client service
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• Opportunities for training, development and cross team collaboration

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.

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £55000 – £75000 per annum
Location: Exeter, Devon