Associate / Sr Associate - Employment Solicitor - Cheltenham

Chadwick Nott; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 65.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working model

Competitive salary

Career development

Zusammenfassung

Chadwick Nott is recruiting an Associate/Senior Associate Employment Solicitor for its Cheltenham office. The role offers a hybrid working model, a competitive salary (£65,000 - £95,000 depending on experience) and scope to develop within a growing team.

The successful candidate will handle a broad range of employment matters, participate in business development, supervise junior staff and contribute to the team's continued growth and success.

Qualifikationen

• Qualified solicitor with England & Wales qualification and at least 4 years' PQE.
• Strong experience managing employment matters with autonomy.
• Experience conducting Employment Tribunal proceedings.
• Excellent drafting, research, negotiation and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Advise employers and senior employees on contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Draft and review contracts, policies, settlement agreements and employment documentation.
• Represent clients in negotiations, Employment Tribunal proceedings and ADR.
• Conduct legal research and keep up to date with developments in employment law.
• Manage matters effectively, meeting time recording and financial targets.
• Build strong client and referrer relationships and support business development.

Kenntnisse

PQE 4+ years

Employment law

Drafting

Negotiation

Ausbildung

England & Wales qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Associate / Senior Associate - Employment Solicitor - Cheltenham
Location: Cheltenham
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £65,000 - £95,000 (depending on experience)

A leading Cheltenham firm is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Associate or Senior Associate to join its Employment team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative, ambitious and growing practice, advising a broad range of clients and playing a key role in the continued development of the team.

The Role

• Advising employers and senior employees on contentious and non-contentious matters
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, policies, settlement agreements and employment documentation
• Representing clients in negotiations, Employment Tribunal proceedings and ADR
• Undertaking legal research and keeping up to date with developments in employment law
• Managing matters effectively, meeting time recording and financial targets
• Building strong client and referrer relationships
• Supporting business development through networking, drafting articles and thought leadership
• Providing TUPE support to Corporate and Commercial Property teams
• Conducting due diligence on corporate transactions, reporting issues and drafting warranties and indemnities
• Advising on employment data protection and privacy issues, including DSARs
• Supervising and developing junior solicitors, trainees and paralegals
• Delivering employment law training to clients and colleagues
• Working collaboratively within the team and across the wider firm

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• England & Wales qualification (or equivalent) and at least 4 years' PQE
• Strong experience managing employment matters with appropriate autonomy
• Experience conducting Employment Tribunal proceedings
• Excellent drafting, research, negotiation and communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to produce high quality work
• Practical, solutions focused approach with strong organisational skills
• Confidence building trusted relationships with clients and colleagues
• Proactive approach to business development and team growth
• Collaborative working style and ability to support junior colleagues
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and regulatory compliance

Benefits

• Supportive, collaborative and ambitious working environment
• Clear career development pathways and opportunities for progression
• Hybrid working model
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Strong commitment to professional growth, ownership and leadership
• Inclusive culture aligned with the firm's LEGAL values

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.*