Employment Associate – Exeter – Exeter

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking an Employment Associate in Exeter to join a nationally recognised Employment team renowned for quality work and a supportive, high-performing culture. The role offers hybrid working, exposure to both public and private sectors, and a varied caseload with early responsibility.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years' PQE in employment law, strong HR advisory experience, and a client-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ PQE with solid experience advising on employment law matters
• Employer-focused background is helpful but not essential
• Strong HR advisory and corporate support experience
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted client relationships
• Empathy, good judgement and professionalism when handling sensitive matters
• Strong organisational skills, resilience under pressure and a meticulous approach
• Commitment to delivering commercially focused, pragmatic advice

Responsibilities

• Advising on complex employment issues and disputes
• Day to day HR and employee relations advice across multiple sectors
• Employment support on corporate transactions
• Acting for both employers and senior employees/executives
• Handling both contentious and non-contentious matters with early ownership
• Work with Partners and senior lawyers on high value matters, with autonomy to manage your own caseload

Job description

Employment Associate – Exeter

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and ambitious Employment Associate (3+ PQE) to join a nationally recognised, award winning Employment team in their modern Exeter offices.

This team has all the accolades you would expect and is consistently ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners and previously named Employment Team of the Year at The Lawyer Awards. With continued growth and increasing demand across both public and private sectors, they are now looking to welcome a talented Associate ready to take on a broad mix of high quality employment work.

The Role

You’ll join a high performing team advising employers and senior executives locally, nationally and internationally. Expect a varied and stimulating caseload, including:

• Advising on complex employment issues and disputes
• Day to day HR and employee relations advice across multiple sectors
• Employment support on corporate transactions
• Acting for both employers and senior employees/executives
• Handling both contentious and non contentious matters with early ownership

You’ll work directly with Partners and senior lawyers on high value matters, with the autonomy to manage your own caseload from the outset.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will bring:

• 3+ years’ PQE with solid experience advising on employment law matters
• Ideally an employer focused background, though not essential
• Strong HR advisory and corporate support experience
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted client relationships
• Empathy, good judgement and professionalism when handling sensitive matters
• Strong organisational skills, resilience under pressure and a meticulous approach
• A genuine commitment to delivering commercially focused, pragmatic advice

You’ll be encouraged to take on responsibility early, with ongoing support and exposure to a diverse range of work across the team.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward thinking national firm with a strong regional presence and a culture that genuinely invests in its people. Expect:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working options
• A collegiate, values driven culture focused on openness, teamwork and growth
• Clear progression pathways and meaningful development opportunities
• Opportunities to get involved in wider initiatives including charity fundraising, environmental projects and D&I groups
• A firm that prioritises wellbeing, work life balance and long term career development

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) [e-mail]

*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: £65000 – £75000 per annum
Location: Exeter, Devon