Employment Lawyer - Exeter | Hybrid Working

Chadwick Nott; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Supportive team

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking an Employment Lawyer in Exeter for a fixed-term maternity cover up to 12 months. The role suits a junior Employment Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to advise employers on a broad range of issues within a busy team.

You will draft contracts, policies and handle disciplinary, grievance and settlement discussions, with exposure to tribunal matters and corporate transactions, while benefiting from hybrid working and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 1+ years' PQE.
• Experience in employment law gained in private practice or in-house is desirable.
• Strong communication and client-relations skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies and procedures.
• Advising on disciplinary, grievance and performance matters.
• Preparing and negotiating settlement agreements.
• Assisting with Employment Tribunal claims from instruction to resolution.
• Providing employment law support on corporate transactions.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships across the team.

Skills

Employment law

Client communication

Time management

Job description

Employment Lawyer - Exeter | Hybrid Working

Fixed-Term Contract (up to 12 months maternity cover)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a junior Employment Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a highly regarded and long-established South West law firm on a fixed-term basis. With multiple offices across Devon and a strong reputation in both the commercial and private client markets, the firm is recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers UK for a number of practice areas, including employment. Joining a busy and supportive Employment team, you'll work with a diverse client base ranging from owner-managed businesses and charities to larger organisations and senior individuals, providing practical, commercial employment law advice.

The Role

This is a varied employment law position offering exposure to both contentious and non-contentious matters.

You will advise employers on a broad range of day-to-day employment issues, including:

• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies and procedures
• Advising on disciplinary, grievance and performance management matters
• Preparing and negotiating settlement agreements
• Assisting with Employment Tribunal claims from instruction through to resolution
• Providing employment law support on corporate transactions
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Working closely with colleagues across wider commercial teams

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 1+ years' PQE
• Previous employment law experience gained within private practice or an in-house environment
• Ability to manage your own workload with appropriate supervision
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Commercial awareness and a practical approach to problem solving

Why Join?

• Opportunity to join a recognised and highly regarded regional law firm with strong Legal 500 and Chambers rankings
• Quality employment law work for a broad range of clients across the South West
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Hybrid working and genuine flexibility
• Firm culture centred around high-quality work, sustainable growth and employee wellbeing
• Excellent platform to further develop your employment law skillset within a respected practice

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

(t) 0117 917 1929

(m) 07435 943574

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*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.*