Employment Associate - Exeter

Reference: HSJ _ Employment Associate - ExeterAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and ambitious Employment Associate (3+ PQE) to join a nationally recognised, award winning Employment team in their modern Exeter offices.This team has all the accolades you would expect and is consistently ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners and previously named Employment Team of the Year at The Lawyer Awards. With continued growth and increasing demand across both public and private sectors, they are now looking to welcome a talented Associate ready to take on a broad mix of high quality employment work.The RoleYou'll join a high performing team advising employers and senior executives locally, nationally and internationally. Expect a varied and stimulating caseload, including:Advising on complex employment issues and disputesDay to day HR and employee relations advice across multiple sectorsEmployment support on corporate transactionsActing for both employers and senior employees/executivesHandling both contentious and non contentious matters with early ownershipYou'll work directly with Partners and senior lawyers on high value matters, with the autonomy to manage your own caseload from the outset.Candidate RequirementsThe ideal candidate will bring:3+ years' PQE with solid experience advising on employment law mattersIdeally an employer focused background, though not essentialStrong HR advisory and corporate support experienceExcellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted client relationshipsEmpathy, good judgement and professionalism when handling sensitive mattersStrong organisational skills, resilience under pressure and a meticulous approachA genuine commitment to delivering commercially focused, pragmatic adviceYou'll be encouraged to take on responsibility early, with ongoing support and exposure to a diverse range of work across the team.Why Join?This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward thinking national firm with a strong regional presence and a culture that genuinely invests in its people. Expect:Competitive salary and benefits packageHybrid working optionsA collegiate, values driven culture focused on openness, teamwork and growthClear progression pathways and meaningful development opportunitiesOpportunities to get involved in wider initiatives including charity fundraising, environmental projects and D&I groupsA firm that prioritises wellbeing, work life balance and long term career developmentFor more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.(t) (m) (e) *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.*