Litigation Solicitor​/Chartered Legal Executive

Legal Southwest are recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded law firm for an experienced Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join their established Dispute Resolution team in Exeter.

This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation lawyer looking to develop their career within a supportive and well-established team, handling a varied caseload of high-quality commercial and civil disputes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing their own caseload of commercial and civil litigation matters, as well as assisting Partners and senior lawyers with more complex cases.

The caseload is varied and is likely to include:

• Breach of contract claims
• Business disputes
• Shareholder and director disputes
• Professional negligence claims
• Building and construction disputes
• Other general commercial and civil litigation matters

The team acts for a broad range of clients including businesses, charities, councils, institutions and high-net-worth individuals across the country.

Lawyers are encouraged to develop their own areas of specialism and build a reputation within their chosen field. There will also be opportunities to become involved in business development, networking, charitable initiatives and other profile-raising activities.

The role would ideally suit a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with around 3–5 years’ PQE
, although applications from candidates with more or less experience will also be considered.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Experience across a range of commercial and civil litigation matters
• A proven track record of successfully managing their own files
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent client care skills
• A commercial and practical approach to resolving disputes
• A genuine desire to develop their expertise and career
• An interest in business development and building professional relationships
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

The team operates a flexible working arrangement, currently spending two days per week in the Exeter office, on Tuesdays and Thursdays
.

Initially, the successful candidate will be more office-based to allow them to familiarise themselves with the team, caseload and support available before moving to the established hybrid working pattern.

The firm places a strong emphasis on training, development and career progression and is committed to supporting its lawyers throughout their careers.

There is a structured development pathway for fee earners, alongside ongoing training and investment in technology and resources to support lawyers in delivering an excellent service to their clients.

Legal Southwest will never, without exception, send out your CV without your prior knowledge or consent so please be assured that we treat every application with the utmost confidentiality.