Employment 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 independently
• A 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 reputation
• A 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: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761