Employment Lawyer – Associate – Cheltenham

Are you an experienced Employment Lawyer looking to take the next step in your career within a progressive and growing team? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded Employment team within a modern, forward-thinking South West firm.

With a diverse client base ranging from SMEs to national organisations, this role offers the chance to work on high-quality matters while playing a key role in the continued growth of the team.

The Role

• Advise clients across a wide range of sectors on complex and varied employment law matters
• Manage a mixed caseload of contentious and non-contentious work, including tribunal litigation, corporate support, and day-to-day advisory matters
• Take a lead role on matters, with appropriate support on more complex or high-value cases
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and support their development
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
• Play an active role in business development, networking, and profile-raising initiatives

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with approximately 3+ years’ PQE in Employment law
• Strong technical expertise across a broad range of employment matters
• Proven experience managing your own caseload with minimal supervision
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Strong commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to client advice
• Experience in supervising or mentoring junior team members (desirable)

Why Join?

• Join a dynamic, friendly, and supportive team with a collaborative culture
• Work with a broad and high-quality client base, including well-known organisations
• Opportunity to take on greater responsibility and progress your career
• Clear pathway for career progression as the team continues to expand
• Enjoy a positive and inclusive working environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance

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