Employment Solicitor (2+ PQE)
Join a long-established and highly regarded regional law firm with a strong reputation for providing practical, client-focused legal advice across East Sussex and beyond.
Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to appoint an Employment Solicitor to join its Litigation team, working closely with experienced colleagues on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
This role would suit a solicitor looking to join a firm where employment law is an important and growing area of practice, offering genuine scope to help shape and develop the service while building their own profile and expertise.
Responsibilities
- Advising employers and employees on a wide range of employment law matters
- Managing Employment Tribunal claims from inception through to conclusion
- Advising on disciplinary and grievance procedures
- Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, staff handbooks and workplace policies
- Advising on settlement agreements
- Supporting business clients with day-to-day HR and employment law issues
- Advising on redundancy and restructuring processes
- Assisting with the employment aspects of corporate and commercial transactions where required
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
About You
- Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or equivalent experience
- Previous employment law experience, ideally across both contentious and non-contentious matters
- Strong technical and drafting skills
- Excellent communication and client care abilities
- Commercial awareness and a practical approach to problem solving
- The ability to manage matters independently while working effectively as part of a team
Applications are welcomed from candidates at a range of PQE levels, provided they have a solid grounding in employment law and a genuine interest in developing their career within this area.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Solicitor to join a firm that genuinely values its people and offers a supportive, flexible and collaborative working environment.
Benefits
- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Your birthday off
- Bonus scheme
- Health Cashback Plan
- Length of service awards
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- A supportive and friendly team culture
- Genuine opportunities for career progression and development
- A broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment work
- Direct support from experienced colleagues
- The opportunity to join a well-established and growing regional practice
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