Senior Associate – Employment – Exeter

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join the Exeter office of a leading UK Top 100 law firm. Recognised in the Legal 500 for its expertise, the firm's Employment team advises a diverse range of clients across the private, public and third sectors, delivering practical, commercially focused solutions on complex workplace issues.

As a Senior Associate, you will play a key role in supporting and developing client relationships while handling a broad mix of employment matters, including:

• Providing strategic advice to employers on both contentious and non-contentious employment law issues.
• Guiding clients through employee relations matters including disciplinary processes, grievances, performance management, redundancy exercises and organisational change.
• Managing Employment Tribunal litigation and advising throughout the ACAS Early Conciliation process.
• Assisting clients with complex employment issues such as discrimination claims, whistleblowing concerns, TUPE transfers and internal investigations.
• Collaborating closely with colleagues across corporate, commercial and dispute resolution teams on multi-disciplinary projects and transactions.

About You
You will be a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with a strong employment law background and a passion for delivering outstanding client service.

Ideally, you will have:

• 5+ years' PQE specialising in Employment law.
• Experience advising employer clients across a wide range of workplace issues.
• Strong Employment Tribunal and contentious employment law experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong drafting and organisation skills.
• An interest in business development and contributing to the continued success of the team.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a Legal 500-recognised Employment team with an established market reputation.
• Work with a varied and high-quality client base across multiple sectors.
• Be part of a nationally recognised Top 100 law firm with ambitious growth plans.
• Enjoy genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Supportive, collaborative and inclusive working environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor seeking high-quality work, strong client exposure and a clear pathway for progression within a highly regarded national firm.

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

T: 0117 917 1929
M: 07435 943574
E: hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk