Employment Lawyer – Senior – Chippenham – 7+ Years PQE
Location: Chippenham
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £55,000 to £85,000 DOE

A well established law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Employment Lawyer with at least 7 years’ post qualification experience to lead and grow its Employment offering in Chippenham. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone looking to progress their career, build a team, and shape a developing practice area while maintaining a strong work–life balance and high quality client work.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing a broad caseload of contentious and non contentious employment matters, including:

• Drafting Tribunal documentation and managing Employment Tribunal claims
• Advising on employment contracts, policies, handbooks, and related documentation
• Handling consultancy, non executive, and non standard director appointments and terminations
• Drafting and negotiating settlement agreements
• Advising on restructuring and redundancies
• TUPE matters
• Post termination restrictions
• General employee relations issues
• Advising on dismissals, discrimination, whistleblowing, and other disputes
• Providing corporate support to the Corporate and Commercial team
• Building and developing the Employment practice through business development and networking

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a senior Employment Lawyer with:

• 7+ years’ PQE in employment law
• Experience advising both employers and employees
• Strong Employment Tribunal experience
• Proven business development and networking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A proactive, solutions focused approach to client work
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy caseload
• Experience supervising junior team members (advantageous)
• A dynamic, innovative, and forward thinking mindset

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A supportive, collaborative, and forward thinking working environment
• Significant scope to grow and shape the Employment team
• High quality work and strong client relationships
• Clear opportunities for professional and career progression
• Flexibility within the workplace

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.