Employment Lawyer

Legal Southwest Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Southwest Ltd in Devon is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join our growing Employment Team. You will handle a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious matters, working closely with Employment Partners to deliver practical, client-focused advice.

This role offers autonomy with mentoring and clear opportunities for career progression in a supportive, busy practice committed to high standards and long-term client relationships.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 3–6 years’ PQE or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering advice on contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Strong drafting and communication skills with a commercial approach.
• Ability to develop and maintain client relationships and generate business.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Advise employer clients on contracts, service agreements and consultancy arrangements.
• Draft and review staff handbooks, policies and procedures.
• Provide advice on disciplinary, grievance and capability matters.
• Advise on redundancy, restructuring and reorganisation projects.
• Handle settlement agreements and TUPE matters.
• Manage Employment Tribunal claims from instruction to resolution.
• Provide HR and employee relations guidance to clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and participate in BD activities.

Skills

Employment law

Client relationship management

Drafting & policy review

Disciplinary & grievance matters

Education

Solicitor

Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join a highly regarded and growing Employment Team at a leading Devon law firm.

Our client is seeking a qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or suitably experienced Employment Lawyer with approximately 3–6 years’ PQE or equivalent experience.

This newly created position offers the opportunity to manage a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, working closely with experienced Employment Partners whilst developing strong client relationships.

The successful candidate will enjoy a high level of autonomy, alongside ongoing support, mentoring and excellent opportunities for career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Advising employer clients on employment contracts, service agreements and consultancy arrangements.
• Drafting and reviewing staff handbooks, policies and procedures.
• Providing advice on disciplinary, grievance and capability matters.
• Advising on redundancy, restructuring and reorganisation projects.
• Handling settlement agreements and TUPE matters.
• Managing Employment Tribunal claims from initial instruction through to resolution or final hearing.
• Providing practical HR and employee relations advice.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Participating in networking, business development and training activities.
• Supporting junior colleagues and contributing to the continued growth of the department.

About You

• A qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or suitably experienced Employment Lawyer with approximately 3–6 years’ PQE or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing your own employment law caseload and client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Excellent drafting, communication and organisational skills.
• A commercial and practical approach to providing legal advice.
• Confidence in managing matters independently whilst working collaboratively with colleagues.
• An interest in business development and building long-term client relationships.
• A proactive and enthusiastic approach to professional development.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• The opportunity to join a respected and expanding Employment Team.
• High-quality work and an established client base.
• Autonomy to manage your own caseload with appropriate support.
• Ongoing mentoring from experienced Employment Partners.
• Opportunities to develop client relationships and participate in business development.A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Excellent prospects for long-term career development and progression.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Employment Lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within a progressive and well-established Devon law firm.

Legal Southwest will never, without exception, send out your CV without your prior knowledge or consent so please be assured that we treat every application with the utmost confidentiality.