Employment Associate or Senior Associate Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; England; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Oxfordshire is seeking a commercially focused Employment Associate or Senior Associate Solicitor to join their Tier 1 employment team. This role involves advising on a variety of employment matters, including service agreements and discrimination claims. Candidates with 3-7 years of PQE are encouraged to apply. The position offers career progression opportunities and flexibility between permanent or fixed-term contracts.

Qualifications

• Solicitors with 3+ years' PQE and strong, relevant experience are welcome.
• Candidates from leading firms or high-quality boutique practices thrive.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers and individuals on employment matters.
• Support clients with TUPE and restructuring.
• Draft bespoke employment documentation.

Skills

Advising on executive service agreements

Handling discrimination claims

Negotiating settlements

Education

5-7 years PQE in employment law

Job description

Job title: Employment Associate or Senior Associate Solicitor
Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: £53,000-£70,000 DOE
PQE Level: 3-7 PQE
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

We're recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking firm seeking a commercially focused Employment Associate to join their successful and collegiate Tier 1 employment team. You'll advise both employers and high net worth individuals on a wide range of employment matters, including:

• Executive service agreements and senior exits
• Discrimination and whistleblowing claims
• Restrictive covenants and post-termination risks
• TUPE and restructuring support
• Settlement negotiations and strategy
• Drafting contracts, policies and bespoke employment documentation
• You'll work closely with stakeholders across a range of sectors while building trusted client relationships.

This role suits solicitors with 5-7 years' PQE, although those with 3+ years' PQE and strong, relevant experience are welcome to apply. Candidates from leading regional or national firms-or high-quality boutique employment practices-are likely to thrive in this environment.

You'll be supported by an experienced team, encouraged to contribute to business development, and offered genuine opportunities for progression.

This position offers the flexibility of a permanent role or a fixed-term maternity cover, depending on candidate preference.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Oxfordshire or the South East in general please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.

(e) [e-mail]
(m) 07921 895 776
(t) 0117 917 1864
(l) www.linkedin.com/in/liamandrews-legalrecruitment

*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.*