Employment Solicitor/Legal Adviser

Ampa Holdings LLP; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic legal firm in Brighton is seeking an Employment Solicitor to join their busy Employment Legal team. This permanent, full-time role involves engaging clients, managing cases, and developing marketing initiatives. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and time management skills and a proactive nature. The firm embraces an agile work environment and promotes inclusivity and equality, encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds to join their supportive team.

Qualifications

• Excellent time management and workload management skills.
• Confident communicator focused on client service.
• Active interest in marketing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective legal clients and provide guidance.
• Oversee case management from start to finish.
• Deliver excellent client care.

Skills

Time management

Client communication

Marketing initiatives

Self-motivated

Team player

Job description

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.