Employment Solicitor

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a 3-5 year PQE Employment Solicitor experienced, proactive and highly organised Office & Facilities Manager based in either our Seaford or Newhaven offices, with some homeworking available.

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Head of Department, your role as an Employment Solicitor will involve:

• 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);
• Bonus scheme;
• Supportive and friendly team culture; and
• 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