Employment Lawyer – Martin Searle

Overview

Employment Lawyer – Martin Searle

Location: Brighton & Home Based

Salary: Competitive

Deadline: 5pm on Monday 15 December 2025

We are looking to employ an experienced Employment Law Solicitor, in-house Counsel / Barrister, Legal Executive or Case Worker to join our Employment Law team. We predominantly advise employees but also work with employers on a full range of employment issues and have a national reputation for campaigning for equality in the workplace. You will enjoy all aspects of Employment Law as well as bringing and defending complex discrimination cases.

You need to be a good communicator and team player who is committed to providing a high-quality service to all our clients. You must also be proficient at using IT and case management systems and able to carry out your own advocacy to at least Case Management stage. It is desirable that you advocate at Judicial Mediations and Final Hearings.

We are an equal opportunities employer and will consider applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly.

• Advise employees and employers on a full range of employment issues.
• Advocate at least to Case Management stage; desirable to advocate at Judicial Mediations and Final Hearings.
• Communicate effectively and work as part of a team to provide high-quality client service.
• Utilise IT and case management systems to manage caseloads.

• Experience as an Employment Law Solicitor, in-house Counsel / Barrister, Legal Executive or Case Worker.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; commitment to high-quality service.
• Proficiency with IT and case management systems.
• Ability to carry out advocacy to at least Case Management stage;
  Judicial Mediations and Final Hearings are desirable.

• Opportunities for progression and career development (firm moving to Employee Ownership Model in 2026)
• Working for a purpose driven campaigning law firm
• Friendly team environment
• Holiday increase based on length of service
• Commitment to training and continuing professional development
• Employee pension scheme with employer contributions
• Brighton location

We are an award-winning, Legal 500 ranked community law firm dedicated to making a difference to our community. We promote equality of opportunity and diversity in our workplace and for our clients. We believe actions speaks louder than words and are well known for our campaigns to increase access to justice and to stamp out discrimination in the workplace. Our supportive employment environment is an ideal fit for talented lawyers who want to make a positive difference.

Please send your CV together with a covering email explaining why you want to join our Employment Law team at Martin Searle Solicitors to

Final date to receive applications: Monday 1 December 2025.

No recruitment agencies please.