Senior Employment Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Brighton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary and benefits

Supportive culture and professional development

Job summary

A respected Legal 500 firm in Brighton seeks a Senior Employment Solicitor to lead their employment law function. This role offers the opportunity to work independently, collaborate with corporate teams, and shape the future of the practice area. Flexible working arrangements are available, making it an attractive option for seasoned solicitors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in employment law.
• Ability to manage files independently.
• Strong communication and client-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Advise employers and employees with a solutions-focused approach.
• Collaborate with Corporate Commercial team on transactional work.

Skills

Technical expertise in employment law

Client relationship management

Communications skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Qualified Employment Solicitor

Job description

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Associate Director (South) | JMC Legal Recruitment 07441 937601

Senior Employment Solicitor | Legal 500 Firm | Brighton, East Sussex

A respected and well-established Legal 500 firm with a strong presence across the South East is seeking a Senior Employment Solicitor to join its Brighton office. This is a unique and strategic opportunity to become the firm’s sole Employment specialist, operating within a wider, supportive Litigation Team, and working closely with Corporate Commercial colleagues.

The Role:

• You will take the lead on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including contracts, disciplinary and grievance issues, redundancies, TUPE, discrimination, and Employment Tribunal claims.
• You will advise both employers and senior employees, offering commercially sound, solutions-focused advice at every stage.
• A key aspect of this role will involve collaborating closely with the Corporate Commercial team, contributing employment law expertise to transactional work and advisory projects.
• You will be responsible for progressing matters independently from instruction through to resolution, including representation at hearings and post-hearing follow-up where required.
• As the Employment law lead, you will also play an important role in supporting the wider firm and shaping the future direction of the practice area.
• Flexible working arrangements are available – this role could be part-time with flexibility, or a full-time opportunity for someone with a following.

Requirements:

• Qualified Employment Solicitor with 5+ years PQE
• Strong technical expertise across the full spectrum of employment law
• Able to manage files independently from start to finish
• Commercially astute with excellent communication and client-care skills
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work across teams (particularly Litigation and Corporate)
• Experience of managing or developing client relationships is desirable

On Offer:

• A lead role within a respected Legal 500 firm
• Genuine autonomy and opportunity to shape the Employment function
• Close collaboration with high-performing Litigation and Corporate teams
• Flexible or part-time working arrangements available
• Competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a full suite of benefits
• Supportive culture that encourages long-term development and progression

This is a standout opportunity for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join a forward-thinking and supportive firm, with real scope to make the role your own.

Apply now for immediate consideration.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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