Solicitors & Paralegals: Growth, Training, Impact in Eastbourne

Join a growing and ambitious law firm where your career can thrive. With offices in London, Bath, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings and Ulverston, SO Legal offers opportunities to build a rewarding legal career in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Whether you are an experienced solicitor or starting out in the legal sector, we offer a wide range of opportunities to grow, develop, and succeed.

At SO Legal, we take pride in our team culture and the people who make the firm what it is. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where individuals can learn, develop, and progress.

All Solicitors Regulation Authority regulated firms are required to collect, report, and publish workforce diversity data every two years. Our latest SRA Diversity Questionnaire 2025 can be viewed here .

Early careers

Whether you are leaving college, graduating from university, or completing your training contract, we are always keen to hear from ambitious people with a genuine interest in the legal profession.

Ongoing development matters. We invest in our people and support career progression at every stage. Paralegals, trainees, and support staff are encouraged to share ideas, get involved, and play a meaningful role in the firm’s success.

Experienced solicitors and legal professionals

We are always interested in hearing from experienced solicitors and legal professionals who want to make an impact and help shape the future of the firm.

We offer tailored career paths and flexible working arrangements based on your location, interests, and goals. Career progression is taken seriously, with regular opportunities for promotion into senior, leadership, and partnership roles.

Our solicitors work with a broad range of clients on rewarding matters that build experience, develop skills, and offer genuine variety.

Rewards and benefits

We aim to offer a competitive package that reflects your experience and makes your role at SO Legal as rewarding as possible.

Typical employee benefits include:

• Company pension scheme.
• Internal bonus policy.
• Extra day of annual leave for your birthday.
• Training and tuition support (subject to board discretion).
• NHS private top-up insurance.
• Recruitment referral bonus.
• Access to interest-free loans.

If you would like to join our team, we would be pleased to hear from you. For more information, contact us at recruitment@solegal.co.uk .

Commercial Property Paralegal - Bath

We are looking for a motivated paralegal to join our commercial property team in Bath. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise and build a long-term legal career with a growing law firm.

You will support our solicitors across a broad range of commercial property matters, including drafting and reviewing documents, managing files, carrying out legal research, liaising with clients, and coordinating with third parties. Our team advises landlords, tenants, developers and investors across Bath and the South West on acquisitions and disposals, leases, refinancing transactions and development projects.

Our Bath office opened in July 2026 as the sixth office in our growing full-service law firm for businesses and individuals, bringing clear, practical legal advice to clients nationwide.

With structured training and close support from senior colleagues, you will be encouraged to take on greater responsibility as your confidence and experience develop.

For ambitious paralegals, this role offers a clear progression path and the opportunity to secure a training contract, gaining experience across different areas of the firm. Since launching our trainee programme in 2016, we have awarded more than 40 training contracts and remain committed to developing and retaining talented people.

What we're looking for:

• Law degree or previous experience working within a law firm
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop

What we offer:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Ongoing training and career development
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Long-term progression opportunities, including potential training contracts

The successful candidate will be based at our Bath office at 2 Queen's Parade, in the city centre.

If you are ambitious and eager to develop your legal career, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@solegal.co.uk .

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond individually to every applicant. We regularly advertise opportunities across the firm and encourage you to keep an eye on future vacancies.

Commercial Property Solicitor - London

We are looking for an experienced commercial property solicitor with at least three years of PQE to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a growing law firm where you can develop your skills and further your career.

We are particularly keen to recruit a commercial property solicitor with an existing following or the ability to generate their own work. The ideal candidate will be bright and hardworking, with excellent technical ability and strong communication skills, and will have plenty of initiative.

You will have direct exposure to a wide variety of clients, such as agents, developers, investors, lenders, landlords, and tenants, and all types of real estate, including offices, retail, leisure, and industrial.

You will provide legal advice and guidance on a range of issues, including property acquisitions and disposals, commercial leases, licences, and landlord and tenant matters.

Working within our friendly commercial property team, you will be given a high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to manage your own matters and work with the support and guidance you need from other experienced solicitors.

We would also consider applications from solicitors in a hybrid role, combining commercial and residential property work.

The role is based in our centrally located London office at 29 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, WC2A 3EG, just a short walk from the Royal Courts of Justice in the heart of the legal district.

Key requirements:

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 3+ years of PQE
• Technical proficiency in a range of company property matters
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Enthusiastic about bringing in new clients and work
• Ambitious with a desire for professional development

If successful, you will receive a competitive salary, negotiable depending on your previous experience, with bonus arrangements to be agreed.

If you have the requisite skills and experience, please apply by email with a cover letter, salary expectations, and a copy of your current CV to recruitment@solegal.co.uk .

We seek a solicitor with at least three years of PQE to join our growing corporate team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a fast-paced and dynamic environment, working on various corporate and commercial matters.

With offices in London, Bath, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, and Ulverston, we support clients nationwide – from start-ups and SMEs to larger businesses with national and international reach.

You will manage your own caseload while contributing to a strong and collaborative team, advising on business sales and purchases, commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, loan agreements, and more.

We are particularly keen to recruit a corporate solicitor who is proactive in building client relationships and contributing to the firm’s corporate and commercial profile.

The role is based in our centrally located London office at 29 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, WC2A 3EG, just a short walk from the Royal Courts of Justice in the heart of the legal district.

Key requirements:

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of three years of PQE
• Experience in a range of corporate and commercial matters
• Strong client care and communication skills
• A proactive and commercially minded approach
• Ambition to develop professionally and contribute to the firm’s growth

If successful, you will receive a competitive salary, negotiable depending on your previous experience, with bonus arrangements to be agreed.

We are looking for an experienced employment solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE to join our growing employment team, offering clear opportunities for development and progression.

The successful candidate will advise employers and individuals across the full spectrum of employment-related work, including contentious and non-contentious matters.

You must have comprehensive knowledge of employment law and regulatory frameworks, and the ability to draft and prepare court bundles, employment contracts, and other documents, such as witness statements.

You will also have the opportunity to work closely with other departments, such as our corporate team, to advise on the employment aspects of business sales and acquisitions or restructuring cases.

The role can be based in Brighton or London. Our London office is located at 29 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, in the heart of the legal district and a short walk from the Royal Courts of Justice. Our Brighton office is in the city’s historic Lanes, within walking distance of the railway station.

Key requirements:

• Experienced solicitor with 3+ years of PQE in both contentious and non-contentious employment law, assisting other teams in employment law support, drafting and negotiating, and tribunal work.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic about bringing in new clients and work.
• Ambitious with a desire for professional development.

We offer a competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience, together with bonus arrangements to be agreed.

If you are not currently seeking a move, we would still be pleased to have a conversation. We are always interested in exploring future opportunities and how your skills and experience might complement our expanding team.

Insolvency Solicitor - Brighton/Eastbourne/London

We are seeking an experienced insolvency solicitor (4+ PQE) to take the lead on developing and expanding our insolvency-related legal services.

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a specialist area within a dynamic, multi-office law firm. You’ll play a central role in developing our insolvency offering, working closely with directors, creditors, business owners, and insolvency practitioners across a broad range of matters.

We have offices in Bath, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, London, and Ulverston and advise clients nationwide. The role offers flexibility in location and strong support from our established litigation, commercial, and property teams.

You’ll be expected to manage your own caseload while building a standalone department, advising on:

• Contentious and non-contentious corporate insolvency
• Personal insolvency matters, including bankruptcy and IVAs
• Claims by or against liquidators, administrators, and trustees
• Restructuring and turnaround advice

We particularly want to hear from commercially minded solicitors who are ready to lead from the front. A strong client following will be a significant advantage in this role.

Key requirements:

• Qualified solicitor with 4+ years of PQE in insolvency
• Solid understanding of insolvency law
• Commercial approach with a proactive attitude to business development
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Ambition to lead, grow, and develop a new department

We welcome applications from candidates with all salary expectations and offer a competitive package to recognise your level of expertise.

Please get in touch with recruitment@solegal.co.uk with your CV and for further details. No agencies.

We are looking for an experienced private client solicitor with a minimum of four years’ PQE. You can be based at any of our offices in Bath, Brighton, Eastbourne, London, Hastings, or Ulverston.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a dynamic firm focused on helping clients plan effectively for their future.

The ideal candidate will be bright and ambitious, with a proven track record advising on wills, probate, trusts, and estate planning, lasting powers of attorney, and related matters. We are particularly keen to hear from private client solicitors who can build strong relationships with both new and existing contacts, helping to grow our private client profile across our regions.

Key requirements:

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of four years’ PQE
• Technical proficiency across the full range of private client work
• Exceptional communication and client care skills
• Able to work well in a team and independently
• Commercially astute and motivated to develop new business
• Ambitious, with a clear desire for career progression

We offer a competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience, alongside flexible working arrangements, a supportive team culture, and opportunities for career advancement.

Property Litigation and Contentious Probate Solicitor – London

We are looking to recruit a capable and commercially minded litigation solicitor to join our growing London disputes team, with a focus on property litigation and contentious probate work.

This role will suit a solicitor with at least 2-3 years’ PQE who is confident managing their own caseload, enjoys client-facing work, and is keen to contribute to business development within a collaborative and supportive team.

You will act for a broad range of clients, including landlords, developers, business owners, and private individuals, advising on and resolving disputes in a practical, commercially focused way. The role offers a strong mix of property litigation and contested probate matters, with high-quality work and genuine autonomy.

Our property litigation caseload includes:

• Rent and service charge disputes.
• Possession and forfeiture claims.
• Dilapidations.
• Lease renewals and termination under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
• Boundary and neighbour disputes.
• Nuisance and trespass claims.
• Rights of way and easements.

Alongside this, you will be involved in contentious probate and TOLATA claims, including disputes concerning beneficial ownership, trust claims and estate-related litigation.

You will manage matters from instruction through to resolution, working independently while collaborating closely with colleagues across the firm.

Over the last decade, SO Legal has grown into a multi-office firm with locations across England and a nationwide client base. Our London office at 29 Lincoln’s Inn Fields is a key part of that growth, offering strong cross-office collaboration and real scope to develop your practice.

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor with at least 2-3 years’ PQE.
• Experience in property litigation, with exposure to contentious probate and/or TOLATA work (or a genuine interest in developing in this area).
• Confidence in managing your own caseload.
• Strong technical ability with a commercial, client-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• A proactive and collaborative approach.
• An interest in developing client relationships and supporting business development.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Discretionary bonus arrangements.
• High-quality work with autonomy.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Clear scope for long-term progression.

We offer a competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience, together with bonus arrangements to be agreed.

Residential Property Solicitor - Brighton

We are seeking an experienced residential property solicitor or conveyancing professional to join our thriving team in Brighton. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and further your career within our growing, full-service law firm.

Our centrally located office sits in the heart of Brighton's historic Lanes, with Brighton Station around a 15-minute walk away.

We are highly active within local property and professional networks, providing opportunities for you to build connections, strengthen your profile and develop relationships across the sector.

Ideally, you will be a qualified residential property solicitor. However, we will also consider applications from experienced licensed conveyancers and conveyancing executives. You will be capable of managing residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion, handling a varied caseload of freehold and leasehold transactions.

Our team acts for a broad range of clients, from first-time buyers and home movers to buy-to-let landlords and property investors. Existing relationships within the local residential property market would be advantageous.

Key requirements:

• Qualified solicitor (NQ+ PQE) or experienced conveyancer
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Enthusiasm for business development and building client relationships
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Experience using a case management system

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and offer a highly competitive package that reflects your experience and expertise.

Even if you are not actively considering a move at the moment, we would still be pleased to hear from you. We are always open to conversations with talented individuals and are happy to discuss how your experience could fit within our growing team.

Residential Property Solicitor - Eastbourne

We are seeking a residential property solicitor or conveyancing professional to join our growing Eastbourne team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious conveyancer to develop their career within a growing full-service law firm.

Our Eastbourne office sits in the heart of the town centre, less than a two-minute walk from Eastbourne railway station.

Ideally, you will be a qualified residential property solicitor. However, we will also consider applications from experienced licensed conveyancers and conveyancing executives. You will be capable of managing residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion, handling a varied caseload of freehold and leasehold transactions.

Our team acts for a broad range of clients, from first‑time buyers and home movers to buy‑to‑let landlords and property investors. Existing relationships within the local residential property market would be advantageous.

We are highly active in local property and professional networks, providing opportunities for you to build connections, strengthen your profile and develop referral relationships across the sector.

Key requirements:

• Qualified solicitor (NQ+ PQE), licensed conveyancer or experienced conveyancing executive
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Enthusiasm for business development and building client relationships
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Experience using a case management system

We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package that reflects your experience and contribution to the team.

Even if you are not actively considering a move at the moment, we would still be pleased to hear from you. We are always open to conversations with talented individuals and happy to discuss how your experience could fit within our growing team.

We seek an experienced residential property solicitor with a minimum of three years' PQE to join our growing London team. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills and advance your career in a dynamic law firm.

You must have the skills to manage your own residential conveyancing matters from start to finish, handling a mixed caseload of freehold and leasehold property transactions.

Our London conveyancing team assists a diverse range of clients, from first‑time buyers to seasoned buy‑to‑let investors. Having established relationships within the local residential property sector would be advantageous.

We would also consider applications from solicitors in a hybrid role, combining residential and commercial property work.

Key requirements:

• 3+ years of PQE in residential conveyancing
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail, accuracy and high-quality work
• Enthusiastic about bringing in new clients
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Experience in using a case management system

Our London office is centrally located at 29 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, WC2A 3EG, just a short walk from the Royal Courts of Justice in the heart of the legal district.

If successful, you will receive a competitive salary, negotiable depending on your previous experience, with bonus arrangements to be agreed.

Residential Property Solicitor – Ulverston

We are looking for an experienced residential property solicitor or conveyancing professional to join our team in Ulverston.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established property team within a growing full-service law firm. Our Ulverston office advises clients across South Cumbria, including Barrow-in-Furness, the Furness Peninsula and the wider Lake District.

The role

You will manage your own varied residential property caseload, handling transactions from initial instruction through to completion. Your work will include a broad mix of freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, working closely with clients, estate agents and other professionals throughout the transaction.

You will have the opportunity to develop strong relationships within the local property market and play an active role in the continued growth of our property team.

For the right candidate, we would also consider a hybrid role covering both residential and commercial property work.

About you

• Qualified solicitor (NQ+ PQE), licensed conveyancer or experienced conveyancing executive
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high‑quality work
• Enthusiasm for business development and building client relationships
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Experience using a case management system

Find out more about opportunities in our Ulverston office

Our Ulverston office gives clients access to our wider teams across corporate, commercial property, residential property, employment, litigation, family law, immigration and private client services. As we continue to grow in South Cumbria, we are keen to hear from solicitors and legal professionals across these practice areas who may be interested in joining our Ulverston team.

We offer a competitive package that reflects your skills and experience.

If this particular role is not quite right for you, or you are not actively looking to move but would be interested in learning more about opportunities with SO Legal, we would be happy to have an informal and confidential conversation.

Senior Corporate & Commercial Solicitor - Brighton/London

We are seeking a highly experienced solicitor with a minimum of five years of PQE to join our fast‑paced corporate and commercial team. This role presents an excellent opportunity to join a thriving department and contribute to high‑profile transactions.

We have offices in London, Bath, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, and Ulverston, and we work with clients nationwide - from small start‑ups and SMEs to firms with national and international reach.

You will be expected to manage your caseload and contribute to an already strong department - providing expertise on business sales and purchases, commercial contracts, IP matters, restructuring projects, shareholder agreements, and more.

We are particularly keen on recruiting a corporate solicitor who can develop strong relationships with new and existing contacts, building the firm’s profile for corporate and commercial client work. A client following will be welcome but not essential.

Key requirements:

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years of PQE
• Technical proficiency in a range of corporate and commercial matters
• Proven ability to bring in new clients and work
• Ambitious with a desire for professional development
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Proactive and self‑motivated

We welcome applications from candidates with all salary expectations due to the nature of the role and aim to offer a competitive package to recognise your level of expertise.

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We’re open to conversations with solicitors across a range of practice areas who value strong client relationships, high‑quality work, and being part of a genuinely collaborative team. We’re particularly interested in solicitors with established local connections or an existing client base, but we’re equally open to those looking to develop and grow their practice with the support of a well‑established firm.

Our work spans a broad mix of legal services for individuals and businesses across Cumbria and the surrounding areas. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with clients, build long‑term relationships, and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of our Ulverston presence.

Our new Ulverston office will offer a centrally located working environment with easy access to local amenities and transport links. We place real value on autonomy, trust, and long‑term career development.

Even if you’re not actively looking to move roles right now, we’re always open to informal and confidential conversations about future opportunities and how your experience could exceed our expanding.

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