Employment Solicitor​/Chartered Legal Executive

• Location: Exeter (Hybrid Working)
• Salary: Dependent on Experience
• Hours: Full-time, 36.25 hours per week
• Contract: Fixed Term – Up to 12 Months (Maternity Cover)

We are seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join their Litigation and Employment team on a fixed-term contract of up to 12 months.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified legal professional with at least one year’s post-qualification experience to join a supportive and experienced team, handling a varied caseload of employment law matters.

The successful candidate will work with a diverse client base, including businesses, charities, senior executives and individuals, providing practical and commercially focused employment law advice.

• Advising employers and employees on a broad range of employment law matters.
• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, workplace policies and settlement agreements.
• Providing guidance on disciplinary procedures, grievances and workplace disputes.
• Managing and assisting with Employment Tribunal claims.
• Advising on employment law matters arising from corporate transactions.
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with existing and new clients.
• Managing an independent caseload whilst working closely with colleagues across the firm.

Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives with a minimum of 1 year’s PQE in employment law.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience handling a range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• The confidence and ability to manage their own caseload.
• Strong communication, organisational and client care skills.
• A practical, commercially aware approach to providing legal advice.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• A proactive and enthusiastic attitude, with a commitment to delivering a high standard of service.

The firm offers a welcoming and professional working environment, with a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, teamwork and career development.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• A varied and interesting employment law caseload.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals.
• A supportive working environment with access to training and development opportunities.
• A comprehensive benefits package.

This position would suit an Employment Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive looking for an opportunity to gain further experience within a respected regional law firm whilst benefiting from flexible working arrangements.

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.