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Employment Solicitor – East Sussex

Employment Solicitor in East Sussex. Salary on offer: From £60,000. Apply in confidence through Austen Lloyd’s specialist legal recruitment team.

From £60,000

Compensation

East Sussex

Location

Permanent

Term

Listed

The Role

  • Manage an independent caseload of employment matters, both contentious and non-contentious.

  • Advise employers and employees on diverse employment law issues.

  • Oversee Employment Tribunal claims from start to finish.

  • Handle both claimant and respondent matters.

  • Provide precise, commercially focused legal advice.

  • Draft and review employment-related documents.

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships.

  • Identify and pursue business development opportunities.

  • Support employment consultancy services and advise external clients.

  • Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high standards of client care.

About You

  • Qualified Solicitor with 3–5 PQE in Employment law.

  • Experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.

  • Strong technical knowledge and drafting skills.

  • Ability to manage matters independently and handle competing priorities.

  • Excellent communication and client care skills.

  • Strong commercial awareness and practical problem-solving abilities.

  • Proactive in client relationship management and business development.

What's on Offer

  • £60,000 salary.

  • Annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.

  • Performance-related bonus opportunities.

  • Hybrid working arrangements.

  • Opportunities for career progression and professional development.

  • Supportive working environment with varied caseloads.

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Role Summary

Location

East Sussex

Salary

From £60,000

Type

Permanent

Market Spotlight — East Sussex

The current legal recruitment landscape is highly active. Firms are prioritizing strategic hires and offering robust packages to secure top-tier talent in specialized fields.

Demand

High for experienced specialists

Discretion

100% Confidential

Why Austen Lloyd?

  • Completely confidential process
  • Direct relationships with firm partners
  • Specialist legal expertise since 2009
  • No obligation consultation

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