Employment Lawyer – 3-5 Years PQE – Exeter

Overview

In this role you will lead and grow the employment law practice within a regional law firm’s Litigation Department in Exeter. You will manage your own caseload, foster client relationships, and contribute to wider litigation work. The position offers hybrid working after probation and a clear path to build the practice through proactive BD and cross-office collaboration. You will help shape the firm’s employment offerings and support strategic growth. This is an opportunity to impact a developing practice in a supportive, award-winning environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Strong benefits package
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Hybrid working after probation
• Supportive, friendly, and collaborative environment
• Opportunity to join a rapidly expanding firm with strong reputation
• Positive culture with a feel-good factor

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of employment matters
• Own client relationships and deliver high-quality advice
• Grow the employment practice through proactive business development
• Lead marketing initiatives and generate new sources of work
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Litigation Department
• Maintain presence in Exeter office at least three days per week (hybrid after probation)
• Travel to other offices for client meetings and events as needed
• Contribute to the firm’s strategic growth and development plans
• Shape and expand the employment offering as the role grows

Key requirements

• 3-5 years’ PQE in employment law
• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with full practising rights
• Strong technical knowledge and independent matter management
• Proactive business development and client generation
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Willingness to learn additional areas of litigation
• Track record of client following or BD success (advantageous)
• Drive and enthusiasm to grow a developing practice

• communication
• relationship-building
• initiative
• employment law expertise
• case management
• business development

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