Employment Solicitor

Barwells Legal Limited; Seaford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

25 days annual leave

A day’s holiday on your birthday

Supportive team culture

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Barwells Legal Limited is seeking a skilled Employment Solicitor with 3-5 years PQE, based in Seaford. The role requires managing both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, offering legal advice, and handling tribunal claims. Candidates should possess strong technical skills and excellent communication abilities.

The position offers a competitive salary, benefits including 25 days of annual leave, and a supportive team culture with opportunities for growth. Hybrid working options are available depending on business needs.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years PQE in Employment Law required.
• Ability to handle both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Strong communication and client care abilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of employment law matters.
• Advise employers and employees on employment law matters.
• Manage Employment Tribunal claims from start to finish.

Skills

3-5 years PQE

Previous employment law experience

Strong technical and drafting skills

Excellent communication

Commercial awareness

Job description

Full-time In person with some Hybrid Working

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a 3-5 year PQE Employment Solicitor experienced, proactive and highly organised Office & Facilities Manager based in either our Seaford or Newhaven offices, with some homeworking available.

What you will be doing

Reporting to the Head of Department, your role as an Employment Solicitor will involve:

• Handing your own caseload of contentious and non- contentious matters
• Advising employers and employees on a wide range of employment law matters
• Managing Employment Tribunal claims from inception through to conclusion
• Technical excellence, handling both claimant and respondent employment matters
• Being able to business develop and network, to gain new clients
• Supporting our BarwellsHR consultancy team and their external clients
• Working closely with experienced litigators, you will gain exposure to a broad range of employment matters while developing your career within a collaborative and supportive team.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years PQE, previous employment law experience, ideally across both contentious and non-contentious matters and strong technical and drafting skills.
Excellent communication and client care abilities and commercial awareness with a practical approach to problem solving are essential. Importantly you should have the ability to manage matters independently while working effectively as part of a team.

In return you will be joining a thriving Lexcel accredited law practice that offers a supportive and professional working environment; along with an excellent salary, benefits and bonus package.

Why you will enjoy working with Barwells

• Competitive salary and benefits package with 25 days’ annual leave entitlement, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rated);
• A day’s holiday on your birthday!
• Hybrid working (depending on business needs);
• Supportive and friendly team culture; and
• Opportunity to grow and develop in a busy and varied role.

If you have the right experience, skillset and attitude and believe you will be able to add value to our team, then please apply, attaching your CV and salary expectations to [e-mail]