Employment Lawyer – Martin Searle

Sussex Law Society; Falmer; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join their team in Brighton, primarily advising employees. The role involves working on complex discrimination cases and providing high-quality service. The ideal candidate will have a legal qualification and be proficient in advocacy. The firm promotes equality and flexible working arrangements, making it a supportive environment for talented lawyers.

Benefits

Opportunities for progression and career development

Friendly team environment

Employee pension scheme with employer contributions

Holiday increase based on length of service

Regular staff nights out funded by the firm

Qualifications

• Experience as an Employment Law Solicitor, in-house Counsel, or Legal Executive.
• Ability to carry out advocacy to Case Management stage, desirable at Judicial Mediations.
• Commitment to providing high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Join the Employment Law team to provide legal advice to employees.
• Work on complex discrimination cases.
• Advocate for clients in legal proceedings.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

IT proficiency

Education

Solicitor, Barrister, Legal Executive qualification

Job description

Overview

Employment Lawyer – Martin Searle

Location: Brighton & Home Based

Salary: Competitive

Deadline: 5pm on Monday 20 October 2025

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 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.

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

Benefits

• Opportunities for progression and career development (firm moving to Employee Ownership Model 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
• Brighton location
• Regular staff nights out funded by the firm

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 [e-mail]

Application closing date: Monday 20 October 2025.