Consultant Employment Lawyer | Locum contract
Posted Today by Martin Searle Solicitors
Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role is for a Consultant Employment Solicitor, in-house Counsel, Barrister, Legal Executive, or Case Worker to join the Employment Law team at Martin Searle Solicitors. This temporary position, based primarily from home with occasional travel to Brighton, requires a candidate with over five years of experience in Employment Law. The successful applicant will handle a variety of employment issues, advocate in legal settings, and contribute to the firm's mission of promoting equality in the workplace. The contract is fixed-term until March 2026, with the possibility of extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise employees and employers on a full range of employment issues.
- Bring and defend complex discrimination cases.
- Carry out advocacy to at least Case Management stage.
- Advocate at Judicial Mediations and Final Hearings (desirable).
- Provide high-quality service to clients.
- Utilize IT and case management systems effectively.
Key Skills:
- 5+ years of experience in Employment Law.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Proficiency in IT and case management systems.
- Ability to conduct advocacy.
- Commitment to providing high-quality client service.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Brighton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Legal
Location: Home based with est. 1 day per month in Brighton
Experience level: 5+ years
Salary: Percentage of paid billing or competitive salary
Contract: Fixed term from January to 31 March 2026 with possibility of extension
Deadline: 5pm on Friday 9 January 2026
We are looking to employ a Consultant Employment Solicitor, in-house Counsel / Barrister, Legal Executive or Case Worker to join our Employment Law team. This is a temporary post with the potential for extension beyond March 2026. 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. We are a busy firm and you will need to be able to hit the ground running. 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.
Benefits
- Working for a purpose driven campaigning law firm
- Friendly team environment
- Brighton location
- Regular staff nights out funded by the firm
Why work at Martin Searle Solicitors?
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.
How to apply
Please send your CV together with a covering email explaining why you want to join our Employment Law team at Martin Searle Solicitors to chris@ms-solicitors.co.uk
Application closing date: Friday 9 January 2026. No recruitment agencies please.