Employment Associate — Exeter (Hybrid) 1-5 PQE

Wagstaff Recruitment; 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

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.