Hybrid Employment Lawyer (Solicitor/Exec) – 12-Month FTC

Legal Southwest Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Career progression

Benefits package

Job summary

Legal Southwest Ltd. is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive for a fixed term up to 12 months in Exeter. The role offers hybrid working and a varied caseload across employment law, including contentious and non-contentious matters with a diverse client base.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year PQE, strong communication and organisational skills, and a pragmatic, commercially aware approach to delivering advice both independently and with the team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 1 year PQE in employment law.
• Experience handling a range of contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Ability to manage own caseload and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers and employees on a broad range of employment law matters.
• Draft and review employment contracts, workplace policies and settlement agreements.
• Provide guidance on disciplinary procedures, grievances and workplace disputes.
• Manage Employment Tribunal claims and support related proceedings.
• Advise on employment law matters arising from corporate transactions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and new clients.
• Manage an independent caseload while collaborating with colleagues.

Skills

Employment law experience

Client communication

Caseload management

Commercial awareness

Education

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Legal Southwest Ltd. is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive for a fixed term up to 12 months in Exeter. The role offers hybrid working and a varied caseload across employment law, including contentious and non-contentious matters with a diverse client base.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year PQE, strong communication and organisational skills, and a pragmatic, commercially aware approach to delivering advice both independently and with the team.