Senior Associate – Employment – Exeter

Overview

In this role you will provide high‑level employment law advice across a broad range of matters within a collaborative, agile firm. You’ll support a nationally recognized practice, shaping policies, handling tribunal work, and advising HR teams and senior stakeholders. The position offers progression opportunities and exposure to complex, high‑profile matters in a fast‑moving environment. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to drive growth and client outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible, agile working arrangements
• Supportive, friendly and inclusive culture
• Clear progression pathways and professional development
• Opportunities to work on high-value, complex matters
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Collaborative environment encouraging ideas and personal growth

Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide spectrum of employment issues including status, contracts, and policy drafting
• Manage HR advisory work (grievances, disciplinaries, performance and sickness management)
• Oversee Employment Tribunal matters from ACAS Early Conciliation to appeals and cost applications
• Represent clients in Tribunals, mediations, and other dispute resolution avenues
• Support corporate and commercial transactions and related disputes (injunction/defamation)
• Provide legal updates, draft articles, and advise on legislative changes
• Collaborate with Knowledge and Paralegal teams to refine policies and templates
• Engage in business development and relationship building across the network

Key requirements

• At least 5 years’ PQE in employment law
• Strong technical knowledge of UK employment legislation and case law
• Proven experience handling complex employment matters and Tribunal litigation
• Excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload and meet deadlines
• Commercial awareness and confidence advising HR teams and senior stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to team growth
• Willingness to engage in business development and relationship building

• communication
• negotiation
• advocacy
• UK employment law and case law
• Tribunal litigation and advocacy
• HR advisory knowledge

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