Employment Associate (3+ PQE) – Exeter, High-Impact Practice

Ashfords LLP; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashfords LLP is seeking an Employment Associate (3+ years PQE) to join our Exeter team. You will advise a wide range of clients, including employers and senior employees, on contentious and non-contentious matters, handling complex issues and HR advisory work across sectors.

You'll own a growing caseload from day one, reporting to senior team members, and contribute to a collaborative, supportive environment that values client relationships and commercial focus.

Qualifications

• Solid experience advising on employment law matters.
• Employer-focused practice preferred.
• Hands-on experience running own Employment Tribunal files.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Own a diverse caseload from the outset with guidance as needed.
• Advise employers and senior employees/executives.
• Support on employment aspects of corporate transactions.
• Build strong client relationships with empathy, clarity and professionalism.

Skills

Employment law

Client relationship management

Tribunal litigation

Job description

Ashfords LLP is seeking an Employment Associate (3+ years PQE) to join our Exeter team. You will advise a wide range of clients, including employers and senior employees, on contentious and non-contentious matters, handling complex issues and HR advisory work across sectors.

You'll own a growing caseload from day one, reporting to senior team members, and contribute to a collaborative, supportive environment that values client relationships and commercial focus.