Employment Associate 1-4 PQE

LHH; Exeter, Plymouth, West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

28 days' annual leave

Birthday day off

Private medical insurance

Sabbatical after 5 years

Job summary

LHH is inviting applications for an Employment Associate with 1-4 PQE to join a respected regional practice with offices in Exeter, Plymouth or Bristol. The role blends contentious and non-contentious employment work with corporate support duties, offering broader commercial exposure and opportunities to work with colleagues across practice areas.

The firm emphasises flexible working and employee wellbeing, with a generous benefits package and clear pathways for technical development and career

Qualifications

• 1-4 PQE in employment law.

Job description

Employment Associate

1-4 PQE Exeter, Plymouth or Bristol

An opportunity has arisen for an Employment Associate to join a highly regarded regional commercial law firm, offering a varied caseload and the opportunity to develop a broader commercial skillset.

The role offers a good balance of contentious and non-contentious employment work, alongside involvement in corporate support matters. This provides exposure to employment issues arising from wider commercial transactions and the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across different practice areas.

The team regularly collaborates with leading London firms on high-quality matters, offering exposure to complex work and clients while retaining the benefits of a well-established regional practice.

The opportunity:

• A varied mix of contentious and non-contentious employment work.

• Corporate support and transactional exposure, providing broader commercial experience.

• High-quality work through collaboration with leading London practices.

• Excellent opportunities for technical development and career progression.

• A supportive team with established expertise across the employment market.

Working environment and benefits

The firm places real emphasis on flexible working and employee wellbeing, with excellent working practices and a comprehensive benefits package. This includes:

• Flexible working arrangements and additional lifestyle hours each week.

• 28 days' annual leave, with the option to purchase further days.

• An additional day off during your birthday month.

• Six months' enhanced parental leave at full pay.

• Fully funded private medical insurance for the majority of employees.

• A four-week fully paid sabbatical after every five years of service.

• A range of further health, wellbeing and financial benefits.

The position can be based in Exeter, Plymouth or Bristol and would suit an Employment lawyer with 1-4 years' PQE looking for a varied workload, broader commercial exposure and a firm that places genuine emphasis on its people.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. We run inclusive recruitment processes and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know.