Employment Solicitor/Legal Adviser
Application Deadline: 26 January 2026
Department: Employment - Employment - Employment - Employment - Employment - 0000
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Brighton
Reporting To: Nicola Brown
Description
We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented individual to join our busy Employment Legal team, working at either our Chichester or Brighton hub with some travel to our other Sussex hubs as required.
As a key member of our dynamic team, you'll dive into a wide range of employer and employee work, which could include advising on disciplinary, governance, Tribunal claims, TUPE, redundancy, flexible working, drafting contracts and settlement agreements.
You'll have the chance to lead advocacy efforts and provide invaluable support to our Partners. Every day will bring new challenges, opportunities to grow, and the chance to make a real difference in the success of your clients and the department!
We're looking for someone with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills—someone who thrives on building strong relationships with clients, referrers, and colleagues alike. If you're positive, approachable, and passionate about providing outstanding legal services, this is the perfect role for you.
We welcome applications from individuals who may not come from a traditional employment background and are open to candidates with transferable skills from other practice areas who are keen to develop in this space.
What you will be doing:
* Client Engagement: engage with prospective legal clients, providing clear guidance. Follow-up on enquiries ensuring a seamless process for clients.
* Case Management: Oversee the matter from start to finish, ensuring all details are recorded and communication with third parties is managed to bring the matter to conclusion.
* Client Care: deliver excellent client care with a professional and friendly approach at all times.
* Financial Management: Maintain effective financial management on client files.
* Business Development: Contribute to the business development strategy, identifying opportunities to promote the firm. Engage in marketing initiatives through blogs, articles, networking events, and referrals.
What you will need:
* Excellent time management and workload management skills to handle multiple cases.
* A confident communicator with a focus on outstanding client service.
* An active interest in marketing initiatives, helping promote the firm’s services.
* Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
* A team player, contributing to a positive and supportive work environment.
How we work?
We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.
Read more about MWB's fantastic benefits!
We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences, and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.
We have the following office hubs across the South East: Brighton, Chichester, Crawley, East Grinstead, Eastbourne, Lewes, Seaford, Storrington, Southampton & Tunbridge Wells.
We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to join our team. We seek to engage a diverse workforce, focusing on inclusivity and fair treatment for all.
We oppose all forms of discrimination and promote equality of opportunity in everything we do.
We can make reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with a disability so please let us know about any specific needs and requirements you have.
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