Senior Employment Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Legal 500 firm in Brighton is seeking a Senior Employment Solicitor with at least 5 years PQE. The role offers autonomy, collaboration with key teams, and flexible working arrangements, providing a unique opportunity to shape the Employment function within the firm.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive culture encouraging development

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in employment law.
• Strong technical expertise across the full spectrum of employment law.
• Ability to manage files independently from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Collaborate closely with Corporate Commercial colleagues on projects.
• Independently progress matters from instruction through to resolution.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Qualified Employment Solicitor

Job description

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, hybrid working (you can be based anywhere in Sussex)
• 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 in Sussex to join a forward-thinking and supportive firm, with real scope to make the role your own.

Apply now for immediate consideration.