Consultant Employment Lawyer | Locum contract

Martin Searle Solicitors; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Consultant Employment Solicitor to join their Employment Law team. This role involves advising both employees and employers on various employment issues and advocating in complex discrimination cases. The position is fixed term until March 2026 with potential for extension, requiring a commitment to high-quality service delivery and the ability to work in a busy environment. Interested candidates should possess strong communication skills and relevant experience in Employment Law.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Employment Law.
• Ability to handle complex discrimination cases.
• Capability to advocate at Judicial Mediations and Final Hearings desirable.

Responsibilities

• Join the Employment Law team as a Consultant Employment Solicitor.
• Advise employees and employers on a range of employment issues.
• Provide high-quality service and advocacy.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

High-quality service commitment

Proficient in IT and case management systems

Advocacy to Case Management stage

Job description

Location

Home based with est. 1 day per month in Brighton

Experience level

5+ years

Salary

Percentage of paid billing or competitive salary

Contract

Fixed term from January to 31 March 2026 with possibility of extension

Deadline

5pm on Friday 9 January 2026

We are looking for a Consultant Employment Solicitor, in-house Counsel / Barrister, Legal Executive or Case Worker to join our Employment Law team. This is a temporary post with the potential for extension beyond March 2026.

We predominantly advise employees but also work with employers on a full range of employment issues and have a national reputation for campaigning for equality in the workplace. You will enjoy all aspects of Employment Law as well as bringing and defending complex discrimination cases.

We are a busy firm and you will need to be able to hit the ground running.

You need to be a good communicator and team player who is committed to providing a high-quality service to all our clients.

You must also be proficient at using IT and case management systems and able to carry out your own advocacy to at least Case Management stage. It is desirable that you advocate at Judicial Mediations and Final Hearings.