Employment Associate​/Senior Associate

Overview

Employment Associate/Senior Associate - Bournemouth Legal 500 firm are looking for an experienced employment lawyer ready to take the next step in their career. If you're an Associate or Senior Associate with at least five years' post-qualification experience, this is a chance to join a respected team working on a wide range of employment law matters in a dynamic, commercially focused setting.

With a mix of both contentious and non-contentious employment work, you'll be advising clients with clarity and confidence, handling litigation and tribunal work, drafting contracts and policies, and responding to new enquiries with professionalism and warmth. You'll also contribute to the team's growth by mentoring junior colleagues, sharing insights, and helping shape the future of our employment law offering. Business development and marketing will be part of your remit too, so a proactive mindset is key.

We're after someone who's comfortable managing a busy caseload independently, with a sharp eye for detail and a genuine commitment to client service. Experience in immigration law or a willingness to learn is a bonus.

In return, you'll enjoy a competitive salary, private medical cover, generous holiday allowance, a contributory pension and a clear pathway for professional development. This is a role where your expertise will be valued, your ideas welcomed, and your career supported.

• Advise clients with clarity and confidence on a wide range of employment law matters (contentious and non-contentious).
• Handle litigation and tribunal work.
• Draft contracts and policies and respond to new enquiries with professionalism and warmth.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to the growth of the employment law offering.
• Support business development and marketing initiatives.
• Manage a busy caseload independently with a sharp eye for detail and a focus on client service.

• At least five years' post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently and deliver high-quality client service.
• Experience in immigration law or willingness to learn.

• Competitive salary
• Private medical cover
• Generous holiday allowance
• Contributory pension
• Clear pathway for professional development

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

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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.