Legal Consultant

Are you a Commercial Contracts Lawyer or Solicitor looking to move away from private practice or an in‑house role and do something a little different?

Our client is a niche practice based in Brighton/Hove operating since 1997 providing advice and legal services to clients within the recruitment and services industry, this encompasses a mix of Employment law, Business to Business Contacts and Compliance (you do not need experience in all these areas as training can be provided - understanding of contracts is required).

Joining an experienced team of 4 (a mix of ex lawyers and HR professionals), you will be working in open plan offices holding the title of "Legal Consultant" speaking to and advising the firm's clients (by phone and face to face) on and a range of legal business related matters. This can include producing business terms, handling/drafting employment contracts and dealing with/advising on compliance issues including Data Protection and GDPR - using the firm's in‑house templates.

You will also be expected to attend networking events and seminars when required.

• Specialist background in commercial contracts or previous experience with employment law, regulatory or compliance (training can be provided).
• Understanding of contracts (required).
• Background in commercial contracts and/or previous experience with employment law, regulatory or compliance.
• You will not be able to hold the title of "Solicitor" and there is no option for the firm to offer "Training Contracts".
• Candidates must be IT literate and have a drive to succeed and develop their career.

Generous salary on offer with bonus scheme. Part‑time also considered.

Edwards Legal Recruitment is specialist legal recruitment agency working with clients and candidates across the South East which includes Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Hampshire and South London. We work with a range of clients from small high street law firms right through to in‑house companies and large commercial Legal 500 practices placing both qualified and non-qualified staff. The staff at Edwards Legal have specialist knowledge across all legal sectors advising both clients and candidates.