Employment Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community law firm in Eastbourne is seeking an experienced Employment Law Solicitor to join their Employment Law team. The ideal candidate will advise clients on employment issues and handle complex discrimination cases. This role offers a friendly team environment and opportunities for professional growth. Applicants who wish to work flexibly are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Opportunities for progression and career development

Friendly team environment

Holiday increase based on length of service

Commitment to training and professional development

Employee pension scheme with employer contributions

Regular staff nights out

Qualifications

• Experience as an Employment Law Solicitor, Counsel, Barrister, Legal Executive, or Case Worker.
• Ability to carry out own advocacy to at least Case Management stage.
• Desirable to advocate at Judicial Mediations and Final Hearings.

Responsibilities

• Advise employees and employers on employment issues.
• Bring and defend complex discrimination cases.
• Provide high-quality services to clients.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Proficiency in IT

Advocacy skills

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

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We are looking to employ an experienced Employment Law Solicitor, in-house Counsel / Barrister, Legal Executive or Case Worker to join our Employment Law team. 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.

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

You must also be proficient in 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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and will consider applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly.

• Opportunities for progression and career development (firm moving to Employee Ownership in 2026)
• Working for a purpose driven campaigning law firm
• Friendly team environment
• Holiday increase based on length of service
• Commitment to training and continuing professional development
• Employee pension scheme with employer contributions
• Regular staff nights out

Why work at Martin Searle Solicitors?

We are an award-winning, Legal 500 ranked community law firm dedicated to making a difference to our community. We promote equality of opportunity and diversity in our workplace and for our clients. We believe actions speaks louder than words and are well known for our campaigns to increase access to justice and to stamp out discrimination in the workplace. Our supportive employment environment is an ideal fit for talented lawyers who want to make a positive difference.

How to apply

Please send your CV together with a covering email explaining why you want to join our Employment Law team at Martin Searle Solicitors to[emailprotected]