Employment Lawyer

Jago Consultants; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Eastbourne is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer with over 3 years of PQE to handle a demanding caseload of employment and litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial mindset, exceptional client care skills, and the capability to manage tribunal cases. Key responsibilities include advising clients on employment law, managing litigation, and drafting contracts. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow within a thriving employment practice.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in employment law or Chartered Legal Executive.
• Experience with both employer and employee work.
• Ambitious and committed to practice development.

Responsibilities

• Advise employers and employees on employment law.
• Manage tribunal and court litigation.
• Draft employment contracts and policies.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Client care skills

Employment law knowledge

Education

Solicitor qualification or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Employment Lawyer with 3 + years PQE to join our clients thriving practice in the Eastbourne area. Handling a demanding caseload of employment and litigation matters, the successful candidate will prove their exceptional client care skills on a daily basis.

To be considered for this position you will need to have the following requirement and experience.

Requirements

• A commercially-minded ambitious employment and litigation lawyer;
• Ideally a solicitor of up to 3 years’ PQE or an experienced Chartered Legal Executive;
• Experience of employer and employee work;
• Committed to help with the further development of an already thriving employment practice;

The role

• Advising both employers and employees on all aspects of employment law and human resources, and occasionally on business immigration;
• Managing employment tribunal and county court litigation;
• Advising on Settlement Agreements;
• Drafting employment contracts, handbooks and policies;