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Posted 10 August, 2026

NQ-5PQE Litigation Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group
Exeter, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

NQ–5 PQE Litigation Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive

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Exeter | Hybrid Working (2 Days in Office)

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Salary up to £70k

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Are you looking to build your litigation career with a highly regarded team? This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative environment where you'll gain exposure to a broad range of high-quality disputes while developing your own specialist expertise.

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From day one, you'll receive hands-on support from experienced partners and senior lawyers, with clear opportunities to build your own caseload and develop your reputation as a litigator.

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What you'll be doing:

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  • Assisting partners and senior lawyers on a broad range of commercial and civil litigation matters
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  • Working on disputed wills and trusts, alongside exposure to commercial litigation
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  • Managing the day-to-day conduct of your own files while building your caseload
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  • Developing your own specialist area of practice over time
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  • Working closely with a collaborative team while delivering excellent client care
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  • Taking part in training, team-building activities, and future business development within the local community
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About you:

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  • Newly Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 0–5 years PQE
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  • A practical and proactive approach to resolving disputes
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  • Ideally some experience in contentious trusts and probate, although this is not essential
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Benefits:

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  • Salary Up to 70k
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  • Annual Bonus
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  • Hybrid working with 2 days in the office
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  • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
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  • Option to buy or sell up to five days each year
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  • Christmas Closure
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  • Generous Pension
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  • Enhanced Maternity
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  • Private Healthcare
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  • Ongoing training and development
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  • Opportunity to develop a specialist area of law
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Next Steps…

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To discuss this opportunity further, please contact Bradley Remnant at Oculus Legal Group to arrange a confidential call or meeting.