Employment Solicitor / Legal Executive

Legal Southwest; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm is seeking a proactive Employment Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their Employment Law team. This role involves managing a diverse caseload and providing expert legal advice on employment matters, including unfair dismissal and discrimination. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and negotiation skills, along with a commitment to delivering outstanding client service. Join a reputable firm that values client care and offers a collaborative working environment, where your contributions will help maintain their high standards of excellence in legal support.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a busy caseload in employment law.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach to legal problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of employment matters including unfair dismissal and discrimination.
• Represent clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings and provide legal advice.

Skills

Employment Law

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Client Care

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Legal Executive

Job description

Our client is a highly regarded law firm and on their behalf, we are seeking a proactive and client-focused Employment Solicitor or Legal Executive to join its well-established Employment Law team. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload and provide expert legal advice across a broad spectrum of employment matters, supporting both individuals and businesses.

The firm is known for delivering outstanding client service and is looking for a lawyer who shares this commitment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle a wide range of employment matters, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, and contractual disputes.
• Represent clients in Employment Tribunal proceedings and other legal forums.
• Advise on day-to-day HR and employee relations matters, policies, and procedures.
• Negotiate settlements and participate in mediation and conciliation processes.
• Draft and review employment contracts, handbooks, policies, and legal correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and prepare comprehensive legal documentation.
• Keep up to date with changes in employment law and contribute to the firm’s legal knowledge base.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, delivering tailored, high-quality legal support.
• Support the firm’s reputation for excellence in client care and service delivery.

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in employment law and the ability to manage a busy caseload with confidence. Strong analytical, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are essential, as is a proactive and solutions-focused approach to legal problem-solving.

Key Attributes

• Strong client care and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team
• A commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with legal updates
• A positive, professional, and forward-thinking mindset

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