Employment Lawyer - 3-5 Years PQE

Reference:  Lawyer - 3-5 Years PQE - Exeter

Location:

Exeter (Hybrid after probation)
Type of Role:
Permanent, Full-time (Part time considered)
Salary: 45,000 to 60,000 (depending on experience)
A well established and expanding regional law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join its growing Litigation Department in Exeter. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a developing practice area within a supportive, friendly, and award winning firm that has seen significant growth in recent years.

The Role You will play a key role in expanding the firm's employment law offering, taking responsibility for your own caseload while contributing to wider litigation work where appropriate. The role includes:

Managing a varied caseload of employment matters

Taking ownership of client relationships and delivering high quality advice

Growing the employment practice through proactive business development

Leading on marketing initiatives and generating new sources of work Working closely with colleagues across the Litigation Department Spending at least three days per week in the Exeter office (hybrid working available after probation)
Travelling to other offices for client meetings and marketing events when required

Contributing to the firm's strategic growth and development plans

This is a growth area for the firm, and the successful candidate will have the autonomy to shape and expand the employment offering.

Candidate Requirements This role is suited to a lawyer with:3-5 years' post qualification experience in employment law Qualification as a Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with full practising rights

Strong technical knowledge and the ability to manage matters independentlyA proactive approach to business development and client generation

Excellent communication and relationship building skills

Willingness to learn additional areas of litigation (for candidates with higher PQE)
A track record of client following or BD success (advantageous)
Drive, initiative, and enthusiasm to grow a developing practice area

Benefits

The firm offers:

Strong benefits package

Excellent career progression opportunities

Hybrid working after probation

Supportive, friendly, and collaborative working environment

Opportunity to join a rapidly expanding firm with a strong reputationA positive culture with a genuine "feel good factor"Recent accolades including:

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Olivia Reed Email:
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Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*