Position
Associate – Employment Law
Location: Exeter or Cheltenham office.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal counsel on a wide range of employment law issues, including employment status, contracts, handbooks, redundancy and discrimination.
- Deliver clear, concise HR support to clients and in‑house HR teams, covering grievances, performance issues, sickness absence management, and disciplinaries.
- Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support client cases and provide strategic advice.
- Manage Employment Tribunal claims from ACAS Early Conciliations through to Appeal Hearings and Cost Applications.
- Represent clients in Employment Tribunals, mediations and other dispute resolution proceedings.
- Collaborate with colleagues across all teams within the firm to deliver comprehensive legal solutions, including supporting corporate deals and working with the Commercial and Commercial Dispute Resolution teams.
- Stay up to date with changes in employment law, draft related articles and proactively advise clients on impacts to their businesses.
- Work with Professional Support Lawyers and Paralegals to update and refine policies, contracts and templates.
- Engage in business development projects and strategies, attend client events, and foster relationships with clients and partner organisations.
Qualifications
- Qualified solicitor in England and Wales or Scotland.
- 1‑5 years post‑qualification experience in employment law.
- In‑depth knowledge of UK employment legislation and case law.
- Proven track record of handling complex employment law matters, including settlement negotiations and Employment Tribunal cases.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving and organisational skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage a diverse caseload with strict deadlines.
- Prepared to develop ideas for improving transactional processes and client service.
- Motivated to contribute to the team’s growth and business development initiatives.
Benefits
Training and career progression opportunities in an inclusive, collaborative environment.
EEO Statement
Michelmores LLP is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate on grounds of race, gender, marital status, age, religion, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation in the selection, recruitment and treatment of our staff.
Next Steps
To apply, click below or call Lisa Gater (Recruitment Business Partner) on 07355 677 986.
*No agencies please – any agency assistance will be via invitation only.
