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Employment Solicitor

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Eastbourne

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Employment Solicitor (2+ PQE) 

Join a long-established and highly regarded regional law firm with a strong reputation for providing practical, client-focused legal advice across East Sussex and beyond.

 Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to appoint an Employment Solicitor to join its Litigation team, working closely with experienced colleagues on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters.

 This role would suit a solicitor looking to join a firm where employment law is an important and growing area of practice, offering genuine scope to help shape and develop the service while building their own profile and expertise.

 The Role As an Employment Solicitor, you will enjoy a varied caseload spanning both contentious and non-contentious employment work.

 Your responsibilities will include:

Advising employers and employees on a wide range of employment law matters
Managing Employment Tribunal claims from inception through to conclusion
Advising on disciplinary and grievance procedures
Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, staff handbooks and workplace policies
Advising on settlement agreements
Supporting business clients with day-to-day HR and employment law issues
Advising on redundancy and restructuring processes
Assisting with the employment aspects of corporate and commercial transactions where required
Building and maintaining strong client relationshipsWorking 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.

 About You We are keen to speak with candidates who have:

Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or equivalent experience
Previous employment law experience, ideally across both contentious and non-contentious matters
Strong technical and drafting skills
Excellent communication and client care abilities
Commercial awareness and a practical approach to problem solving
The ability to manage matters independently while working effectively as part of a teamApplications are welcomed from candidates at a range of PQE levels, provided they have a solid grounding in employment law and a genuine interest in developing their career within this area.

 Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for an Employment Solicitor to join a firm that genuinely values its people and offers a supportive, flexible and collaborative working environment.

 The firm offers:

25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays
Your birthday off
Bonus scheme
Health Cashback Plan
Length of service awards
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
A supportive and friendly team culture
Genuine opportunities for career progression and development
A broad mix of contentious and non-contentious employment work
Direct support from experienced colleagues
The opportunity to join a well-established and growing regional practiceIf you are an Employment Solicitor seeking high-quality work, strong support and the opportunity to develop your career with a respected regional firm, we would love to hear from you.

 Apply now for a confidential discussion regarding this Employment Solicitor opportunity.

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