Employment Lawyer – Exeter – 3-5 Years PQE

Overview

In this role you will lead and grow the employment law caseload within a rapidly expanding South West law firm. You will work closely with the Litigation Department to deliver both contentious and non-contentious advice, while developing the firm’s employment offering. The position combines hands-on casework with business development and cross-office collaboration. Hybrid working is available after probation, with a clear impact on client relationships and practice growth.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Hybrid working arrangements after probation
• Friendly, supportive and growing team environment
• Opportunities to contribute to a developing practice
• Strong firm culture with awards and recognition

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a growing employment law caseload
• Advise on contentious and non-contentious matters
• Handle tribunal claims, settlements, and employee relations issues
• Provide strategic advice to employers and employees
• Lead business development to grow the employment practice
• Collaborate with the wider Litigation team
• Attend Exeter office at least three days per week; travel to other offices as needed
• Contribute to marketing and BD initiatives to promote the practice area
• Autonomously shape and expand the employment offering with initiative

Key requirements

• 3–5 years PQE (with openness to broader litigation for more experienced candidates)
• Strong technical knowledge of employment law
• Ability to manage a caseload independently
• Proactive business development and client relationship skills
• Strong communication and commercial awareness
• Confidence to generate new work and develop referral networks
• Willingness to contribute ideas and drive growth of the practice
• Positive, collaborative and professional approach

• Strong communication
• Commercial awareness
• Proactivity in business development
• Strong knowledge of employment law
• Experience in handling tribunal claims and settlement negotiations
• Ability to provide strategic employment advice

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