Average Associate Solicitor salary in Exeter

Corporate Solicitor – AssociateThis is a new strategic hire created by growth, offering high-quality work, genuine progression and a clear pathway towards senior leadership.The RoleYou’ll advise SMEs, owner-managed businesses, investors and growth companies across a varied corporate caseload, including:M&A, acquisitions and disposalsShare and business salesCorporate restructuring and governanceShareholder and investment agreementsCommercial contractsStrategic business advisoryClient relationship managementSupporting junior lawyers and team developmentYou’ll also have the opportunity to help shape the continued growth of the Corporate team.About YouQualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (England & Wales)3+ PQE with strong corporate and/or commercial experienceCommercially minded with excellent client skillsLooking for a long-term career opportunity with progressionPackageFantastic salary up to £80,000Hybrid working30 days’ holiday + birthday offPrivate healthcare and life assuranceAnnual salary reviewsStructured career progressionExcellent lifestyle benefitsLocation: Exeter, with hybrid working. Applications are also welcomed from candidates based in Taunton, Devon or the wider South West, including those considering relocation.ApplyIf you’re a Corporate Solicitor, Associate or Senior Associate looking for your next career move in Exeter, send your CV or contact Paul Norman at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion.

Employment Solicitor/Legal Executive (Employment Law) – 3+ PQEExeter, Devon | Full-Time | Hybrid Working AvailableEmployment Law Career Opportunity in ExeterAn 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 & BenefitsHighly competitive salary packagePerformance-related bonus scheme25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysAdditional leave at ChristmasBirthday day offHoliday buy and sell schemeEnhanced pension contributionsDiscounted legal servicesRetail and lifestyle discount programmeOngoing training and professional development supportClear career progression opportunitiesSupportive and collaborative working environmentThe FirmThis 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 ResponsibilitiesAdvising employers and employees on a broad range of employment law mattersDrafting and reviewing employment contractsPreparing service agreements for directors and senior executivesDrafting and updating staff handbooksAdvising on and preparing settlement agreementsManaging employment aspects of business sales, acquisitions and TUPE transfersAdvising on restructuring and redundancy processesDrafting and reviewing HR policies and proceduresSupporting clients through grievance and disciplinary mattersRepresenting clients in Employment Tribunal and Court proceedingsHandling claims relating to unfair dismissal, constructive dismissal, discrimination and breach of contractAdvising on restrictive covenants, confidentiality obligations and post-termination restrictionsBuilding and developing client relationshipsParticipating in business development and networking activitiesCandidate RequirementsQualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with Practising RightsMinimum 3 years PQE within Employment LawExperience managing a varied employment law caseloadStrong technical knowledge of contentious and non-contentious employment mattersExcellent client care and communication skillsCommercially minded with a proactive approach to business developmentDesire to contribute to the continued growth of the Employment Law departmentApplications 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 NowIf 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.#INDCATS

Family / Childcare Solicitor, 5+ Years PQE, Devon, £70,000+ (DOE), Full-time opportunity to join a busy team who have an existing caseload in place ready for you to step into straight away. - JOB REF:4948THE ROLE:• This is a key role within a growing practice, offering high-quality work, genuine responsibility and the support of a collaborative and well-resourced team.• You will advise and represent clients across the full spectrum of family childcare matters, delivering expert guidance in complex and sensitive cases while contributing to the continued growth and profile of the team.• You will be responsible for a varied childcare caseload to include child arrangements orders and contact disputes, parental responsibility matters, adoption proceedings, emergency applications and protection orders and public law childcare proceedings• Advising and representing clients at court and tribunals, conducting advocacy where appropriate• You will also be involved in business development activities and relationship buildingSKILLS REQUIRED:• This role is ideal for a proactive, enthusiastic and experienced childcare lawyer with a strong reputation for client care and technical excellence.• Applications are sought from Childcare Solicitors or Legal Executives with a minimum of 5 Years PQE• Significant experience in complex family childcare matters• Advocacy experience and confidence in court representation• You will have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail and work well within a team environment.ON OFFER:• Competitive salary• Flexible working options• Private healthcare• Genuine career progressionHOW TO APPLY:Contact Penny Trotman at eNL on or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.