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Associate Director (South) | JMC Legal Recruitment 07441 937601
Senior Employment Solicitor | Legal 500 Firm | Brighton, East Sussex
A respected and well-established Legal 500 firm with a strong presence across the South East is seeking a Senior Employment Solicitor to join its Brighton office. This is a unique and strategic opportunity to become the firm’s sole Employment specialist, operating within a wider, supportive Litigation Team, and working closely with Corporate Commercial colleagues.
The Role:
- You will take the lead on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including contracts, disciplinary and grievance issues, redundancies, TUPE, discrimination, and Employment Tribunal claims.
- You will advise both employers and senior employees, offering commercially sound, solutions-focused advice at every stage.
- A key aspect of this role will involve collaborating closely with the Corporate Commercial team, contributing employment law expertise to transactional work and advisory projects.
- You will be responsible for progressing matters independently from instruction through to resolution, including representation at hearings and post-hearing follow-up where required.
- As the Employment law lead, you will also play an important role in supporting the wider firm and shaping the future direction of the practice area.
- Flexible working arrangements are available – this role could be part-time with flexibility, or a full-time opportunity for someone with a following.
Requirements:
- Qualified Employment Solicitor with 5+ years PQE
- Strong technical expertise across the full spectrum of employment law
- Able to manage files independently from start to finish
- Commercially astute with excellent communication and client-care skills
- A collaborative approach, with the ability to work across teams (particularly Litigation and Corporate)
- Experience of managing or developing client relationships is desirable
On Offer:
- A lead role within a respected Legal 500 firm
- Genuine autonomy and opportunity to shape the Employment function
- Close collaboration with high-performing Litigation and Corporate teams
- Flexible or part-time working arrangements available
- Competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a full suite of benefits
- Supportive culture that encourages long-term development and progression
This is a standout opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join a forward-thinking and supportive firm, with real scope to make the role your own.
Apply now for immediate consideration.
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