Employment Associate - Cheltenham - 2-4 Years PQE

Reference: ORJ921958150_1787665772Employment Associate - Cheltenham - 2-4 Years PQELocation: CheltenhamType of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)Salary: 60,000 - 80,000 (depending on experience)A leading international law firm is seeking an Employment Associate (2-4 PQE) to join its highly regarded Employment team in Cheltenham.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied, high quality caseload for a sophisticated client base, including UK and international businesses, senior executives and entrepreneurs. The team advises on the full spectrum of employment matters, from day to day HR advisory work to complex litigation, restrictive covenant issues, workplace investigations, TUPE and transactional support.

You will also work closely with colleagues across Corporate, Real Estate, Private Client, Immigration and Dispute Resolution, offering genuine cross practice exposure. The RoleYou will manage a broad and interesting caseload, including: Advising on employment documentation, policies, disciplinary and grievance matters, family friendly rights, redundancy processes and GDPRRunning Employment Tribunal litigation, including drafting pleadings, attending Preliminary Hearings and managing case progressionSupporting corporate transactions through due diligence, identifying risk areas, drafting warranties/indemnities and advising on TUPEAdvising senior executives on severance terms and exit strategiesHandling employment and partnership disputes (High Court experience beneficial but not essential)Ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory obligationsCandidate RequirementsThis role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:2-4 years' PQE in employment lawStrong drafting skills across both contentious and non contentious workExperience acting for both Claimants and Respondents in Tribunal mattersFamiliarity with employment data protection issues, including DSARsExperience advising on TUPE for both buyers and sellersUnderstanding of employment status issues and drafting consultancy agreementsExperience handling grievances, performance issues and disciplinary processesAbility to deliver training to clients and colleaguesStrong communication skills and confidence working autonomously and as part of a teamA proactive, pragmatic and commercially minded approachBenefitsThe firm offers: A supportive, collaborative and high performing team environmentHigh quality, complex and varied employment workClear career progression opportunitiesHybrid and flexible working arrangementsStrong commitment to diversity, inclusion and wellbeingHow to ApplyIf this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact: Olivia Reedð§ oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.ukð 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.*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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