At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage your own caseload and advise on employment law matters.
- Company: Join a thriving Lexcel accredited law practice with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a dynamic and varied role.
- Why this job: Develop your career in a collaborative team while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years PQE in employment law with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
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. Based in either our Seaford or Newhaven offices, with some homeworking available.
What you will be doing:
- 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;
- 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 jenny.reardon@barwells.com.
Employment Solicitor in Seaford employer: Barwells Legal Limited
Barwells is an excellent employer that fosters a supportive and professional working environment, ideal for an Employment Solicitor looking to thrive in their career. With a competitive salary, generous benefits including 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and the flexibility of hybrid working, employees are encouraged to grow within a collaborative team culture. Located in Seaford or Newhaven, Barwells offers unique opportunities to engage with a diverse range of employment law matters while enjoying a day off on your birthday!
