A modern and reputable full-service firm are recruiting for an Employment Lawyer to join their team in Haywards Heath/Uckfield or Tunbridge Wells.

You will be handling a mix of contentious and non-contentious, and working with both employers and employees.

The firm are an award-winning business with a strong reputation. In recent years, they've enjoyed an extraordinary period of growth following targeted acquisitions and key hires.

They take pride in their open, diverse, and inclusive culture where employees are able to become the best version of themselves with access to industry leading training, pay and rewards including established hybrid working patterns. They are adored by the lawyers who work there for many reasons, including the lack of bureaucracy (there isn't a meaningless hierarchy) and the significance placed on training employees (consultants are frequently brought in). The firm have offices all over the Southeast and there can be flexibility in where you'd like to work.

They have an established client base which leads to a diverse employment caseload. As is expected of a firm of their stature, they're offering industry leading remuneration packages to secure the right candidate.

To be successful in your application, you will ideally:

Be a qualified Solicitor and Chartered Legal Executive with a minimum of 4 years PQE in Employment law.Be commercially aware and have an understanding of the market, its challenges and opportunities.Have a sense of initiative and enthusiasm.Able to work well within a team and provide support to other fee-earners as appropriate.Have excellent written and verbally communication skills.Competent IT skills.

Please apply as directed or contact Stephanie Richardson at Search Legal for more information on (phone number removed).

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.