Associate Employment Solicitor

Associate Employment Solicitor - Bath

Location: Bath (Hybrid)

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £55,000 to £70,000 (dependent on experience)

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

You will 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 detailIT 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

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. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.

*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.*

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