Solicitor - Employment Senior/Managing Associate

Chadwick Nott; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor at a Senior or Managing Associate level to join their top-tier Employment team in Exeter. This role offers hybrid working and involves handling tribunal claims, providing corporate support, and advising on employee relations across diverse sectors. The ideal candidate has extensive employment law experience and strong communication skills. This is an exciting opportunity for career growth in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Comprehensive professional development

Qualifications

• Experience from a leading commercial law firm is essential.
• Proven success in litigation and advisory roles.
• A deep understanding of sectors like retail and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Handle tribunal claims and dispute resolution.
• Provide transactional and corporate support.
• Guide on employee relations and strategic advisory.

Skills

Extensive experience in employment law

Strong track record in advisory and corporate support

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Solicitor - Employment Senior/Managing Associate

Location: Exeter (Hybrid working available)

Type: Permanent, Full-time / Part-time / Flexible

Salary: £45,000 - £75,000

Advance Your Career in Employment Law

A highly regarded UK law firm is seeking a talented Employment Solicitor at Senior or Managing Associate level to join its nationally recognised Employment team based in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile matters with a strong emphasis on transactional and corporate support, including co‑counselling on exciting deals with leading city firms.

What You'll Be Doing

• Tribunal claims and dispute resolution
• Transactional and corporate support
• Strategic advisory and employee relations guidance
• Client work across retail & consumer, private equity, developer, and energy & infrastructure sectors
• Leading business development initiatives and identifying cross‑selling opportunities
• Collaborating across offices to deliver commercially focused legal solutions

What We're Looking For

• Extensive experience in employment law from a leading commercial law firm
• A strong track record in advisory, corporate support, and litigation
• Sector insight into retail & consumer, developer, and energy & infrastructure
• A solutions‑led, agile approach to complex legal challenges
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• A collaborative mindset and passion for innovation

Why Join This Firm?

• An ambitious growth strategy with real opportunities for career progression
• A diverse client base including household names and high‑growth enterprises
• A culture built on values of collaboration, inclusion, and commercial focus
• A strong commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices
• Comprehensive professional development and training at every level

How to Apply

Interested in learning more or ready to apply? Please get in touch.

Contact:
Olivia Reed
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

The firm is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*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.*