Employment Lawyer

Join a Top 100 firm that houses a team recognised as being the best in the UK, regarded by Chambers and The Legal 500 as leaders of the sector both in Devon and nationally.

Work with international clients, on HNW matters with a pathway to develop into a senior position long-term.

The Firm

Firmly placed in the Top 100, with a national presence built by 6 regional offices, the firm's vast remit of sector specialisms is matched only by their emphasis on quality. Well received by the Legal 500, with over 20 teams and 45 individuals ranked by Chambers UK, their prowess fundamentally speaks for itself.

Truly a full-service law firm, business owners, the public sector, international corporations, private individuals and non-profits consider the firm to be key business partners, with guidance being offered across a behemoth number of sectors. Whether needing more traditional support, or wanting to be ahead of the curve in emerging fields, you are in good hands.

Open-minded and realistic in their approach to legal advice, the technically sharp and results driven expertise provided equates to a dependable, winning service that often competes and with the City.

Committed to sharing its continued success, the firm considers staff progression to be an obligation, and takes pride in its long history of continuous development. Many of the Chambers ranked Partners started in support roles and now lead their respective fields.

To the firm, business is personal. Be it in the ongoing success of staff, or the longstanding relations in place with often international clients, the investment received can only be described as exceptional.

The Role

1+ PQE Employment Lawyer to join Devon's leading Tier 1, Top 100 team

Continually rewarded as the "Best Employment Team" in the UK, the Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked team sets the bar in providing pragmatic, rigorous and commercial advice to clients in both the public and private sector, locally, nationally and internationally.

You will work first hand within a plethora of sectors, such as Energy, Tech, Sport and the public sector to name a few, advising employers and senior employees/executives on contentious and non-contentious matters.

The experts on complex employment issues and disputes, general HR advice to businesses, and providing employment support on corporate matters, you will consult on HNW issues, taking ownership and leading by example.

Bringing your existing nous in employment matters, preferably with an employer focus, you will run your own Employment Tribunal litigation cases, maintain close relationships with clients and work in a means that will see continued development as a lawyer and a colleague.

Whether working in Exeter or from home, your role in the team will be of critical importance to the long-term goals of the unit.

Requirements

• 1-5 years PQE within employment, gained in a reputable firm
• Being driven, tenacious and passionate about what you do
• Willing to take advantage of the ongoing career development opportunities
• Commercial-minded, and keen to grow your reputation with the sector

For those wanting to develop as an Employment lawyer, working with international clients in a team encouraging progression to Associate, this serves as an opportunity to do so.