Employment Solicitor

Employment Solicitor/Legal Executive (Employment Law) – 3+ PQE

Exeter, Devon | Full-Time | Hybrid Working Available

Employment Law Career Opportunity in Exeter

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a highly regarded and growing law firm in Exeter. This role offers the chance to work with a broad range of employer and employee clients while developing your expertise across contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.

This position would suit an Employment Solicitor, Employment Lawyer, Employment Associate, or Chartered Legal Executive with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience. Applications are also welcomed from experienced Commercial or Civil Litigators looking to further specialise in employment law.

Salary & Benefits

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• Highly competitive salary package
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• Performance-related bonus scheme
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• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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• Additional leave at Christmas
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• Birthday day off
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• Holiday buy and sell scheme
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• Enhanced pension contributions
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• Discounted legal services
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• Retail and lifestyle discount programme
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• Ongoing training and professional development support
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• Clear career progression opportunities
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• Supportive and collaborative working environment
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The Firm

This well-established regional law firm has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality legal services to businesses, employers, employees, directors and senior executives. With a strong presence across multiple offices, including Exeter, the firm continues to invest in growth and offers a genuine platform for ambitious lawyers to develop their careers.

You will join an experienced and supportive Employment Law team handling a varied caseload while working closely with clients across a range of sectors.

Key Responsibilities

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• Advising employers and employees on a broad range of employment law matters
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• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts
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• Preparing service agreements for directors and senior executives
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• Drafting and updating staff handbooks
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• Advising on and preparing settlement agreements
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• Managing employment aspects of business sales, acquisitions and TUPE transfers
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• Advising on restructuring and redundancy processes
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• Drafting and reviewing HR policies and procedures
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• Supporting clients through grievance and disciplinary matters
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• Representing clients in Employment Tribunal and Court proceedings
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• Handling claims relating to unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal, discrimination and breach of contract
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• Advising on restrictive covenants, confidentiality obligations and post-termination restrictions
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• Building and developing client relationships
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• Participating in business development and networking activities
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Candidate Requirements

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• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with Practising Rights
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• Minimum 3 years PQE within Employment Law
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• Experience managing a varied employment law caseload
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• Strong technical knowledge of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
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• Excellent client care and communication skills
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• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to business development
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• Desire to contribute to the continued growth of the Employment Law department
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Applications are also encouraged from experienced Litigation Solicitors or Legal Executives who have exposure to employment law and are looking to develop a greater specialism in this area.

Apply Now

If you are an Employment Solicitor, Employment Lawyer, Employment Associate, or Chartered Legal Executive seeking a new opportunity in Exeter, apply today or contact Paul Norman for a confidential discussion about this Employment Law vacancy.

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