Overview
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
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £45000 – £60000 per annum
Location: Exeter, Devon
