A national practice is seeking an Associate Employment Solicitor to join its highly regarded Employment Team in Bath. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer looking to progress their career within a collaborative, ambitious and supportive national team. Hybrid working is available.
The Role
- Manage your own caseload and work closely with senior colleagues across a broad range of employment matters, including:
- Providing employment law advice to clients and prospective clients
- Managing an individual caseload with appropriate supervision
- Drafting and reviewing policies, handbooks and contracts
- Advising on disciplinary and grievance procedures
- Advising on TUPE matters
- Preparing bespoke contracts, secondment agreements and consultancy agreements
- Advising on discrimination issues (disability, age, religion/belief, sex)
- Assisting with termination negotiations and settlement agreements
- Understanding potential pension implications
- Preparing cases for Tribunal hearings, including advocacy prior to final hearings
- Meeting clients at their premises or at any office location
- Working collaboratively across the wider team
- Supporting HR Consultants across multiple offices
- Contributing to business development and client contact initiatives
- Maintaining CPD and actively developing specialist knowledge
Candidate Requirements
- Qualification as a Solicitor with experience running their own caseload
- Strong commitment to career development and continuous learning
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Excellent communication skills and strong workload management
- Previous experience supervising or developing junior colleagues
- Strong attention to detail
- IT literacy, including Office 365
Desirable
- Experience working with education sector clients (not essential)
- Experience in a similar employment role
Personal Attributes
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills
- Confidence to challenge constructively and offer alternative approaches
- Solutions focused mindset
- Strong organisational skills and ownership of tasks
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Adaptable, collaborative and team first approach
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Profit Share Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Pension scheme
- 28 days' holiday plus UK Bank Holidays
- Additional CSR day
- Hybrid working arrangements
How to Apply
Do contact Olivia Reed for a confidential discussion: Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
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 from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace.
Locations
Associate Employment Solicitor - Bath employer: Chadwick Nott
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