Chantelle Thornton
Job title:
Employment Law Consultant – Special Projects
Tenure in the company:
Joined 2017
Bio
Chantelle is an experienced employment law consultant with over 12 years in the field. Known for her strong communication and problem-solving skills, she is hardworking, enthusiastic, and conscientious, ensuring a consistently high level of service. She equips clients with clear advice, practical options, and the tools needed to address HR challenges confidently.
Responsibilities within the company
Chantelle provides employment law advice across a wide range of sectors. She works within the Special Projects team supporting colleagues with complex cases, including redundancies, TUPE, summary dismissals, medical capability, changes to terms and conditions, and discrimination-related grievances.
Professional Background
Education:
She holds an LLB (Hons) in Law from Edge Hill University.
Career Path:
She began her career as a junior employment law consultant, providing email advice to support her team. She quickly progressed to senior employment law consultant and later joined the complex case handling team. At Avensure, she advanced to the special projects team.
Main sector of expertise:
Her client base spans a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, retail, construction, healthcare, transportation, and education.
Philosophy and approach to work
“Strong communication and a deep understanding of the client’s business are central to her approach. She focuses on identifying clients’ concerns and desired outcomes, providing clear advice on available options, and equipping them with the knowledge and tools to effectively address their challenges.”
Personal information
Chantelle is a proud mother of two wonderful boys, Maxwell (10) and Harris (2). Much of her spare time is spent watching them play football and golf. A lifelong passion for street dance saw her competing solo and in teams until university, and she has recently returned to adult classes. She loves theme parks and travel, with Florida feeling like a second home. After university, she spent nine months travelling across Australia.