Litigation Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive

Legal Southwest Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Exeter office two days per week

Job summary

Legal Southwest Ltd on behalf of a prestigious law firm seeks an experienced Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join the Dispute Resolution team in Exeter. You will manage a varied commercial and civil caseload and support Partners on complex matters.

The role offers hybrid working with two days in the Exeter office, and opportunities to develop specialist expertise and contribute to business development initiatives while delivering excellent client service.

Qualifications

• Experience across a range of commercial and civil litigation matters (e.g., contract, disputes, negligence).
• Proven track record of managing own files and delivering results for clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong client care and professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of commercial and civil litigation matters.
• Assist Partners and senior lawyers on complex cases.
• Contribute to business development and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong communication

Client care

Business development mindset

Teamwork

Education

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive qualification

Job description

Legal Southwest are recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded law firm for an experienced Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join their established Dispute Resolution team in Exeter.

This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation lawyer looking to develop their career within a supportive and well-established team, handling a varied caseload of high-quality commercial and civil disputes.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing their own caseload of commercial and civil litigation matters, as well as assisting Partners and senior lawyers with more complex cases.

The caseload is varied and is likely to include:

• Breach of contract claims
• Business disputes
• Shareholder and director disputes
• Professional negligence claims
• Building and construction disputes
• Other general commercial and civil litigation matters

The team acts for a broad range of clients including businesses, charities, councils, institutions and high-net-worth individuals across the country.

Lawyers are encouraged to develop their own areas of specialism and build a reputation within their chosen field. There will also be opportunities to become involved in business development, networking, charitable initiatives and other profile-raising activities.

About You

The role would ideally suit a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with around 3–5 years’ PQE, although applications from candidates with more or less experience will also be considered.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Experience across a range of commercial and civil litigation matters
• A proven track record of successfully managing their own files
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent client care skills
• A commercial and practical approach to resolving disputes
• A genuine desire to develop their expertise and career
• An interest in business development and building professional relationships
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Hybrid Working

The team operates a flexible working arrangement, currently spending two days per week in the Exeter office, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Initially, the successful candidate will be more office-based to allow them to familiarise themselves with the team, caseload and support available before moving to the established hybrid working pattern.

Career Development

The firm places a strong emphasis on training, development and career progression and is committed to supporting its lawyers throughout their careers.

There is a structured development pathway for fee earners, alongside ongoing training and investment in technology and resources to support lawyers in delivering an excellent service to their clients.

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.