Employment Jobs in East Sussex

There are 37 firms practising employment law with an office in East Sussex, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority: 16 boutique or high street, 14 mid-size, and 7 large.

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Based on LawBoard market benchmarking data for East Sussex. These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Boutique / High Street Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£47,500
£38,000 – £56,500
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£63,000
£50,000 – £76,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£84,000
£65,000 – £110,500

Mid-size Firm

NQ Solicitor (0–1 PQE)£50,500
£42,000 – £61,000
Mid-level (4–5 PQE)£68,500
£55,500 – £82,000
Senior (8–15 PQE)£94,500
£73,500 – £124,000

Non-qualified roles

These are regional averages, not specific to any individual firm.

Paralegal

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£27,000
£25,500 – £29,000
3–5 years£30,500
£28,000 – £33,500
5+ years£33,000
£30,000 – £37,000

Legal Secretary / PA

Entry level (0–1 yrs)£25,500
£24,500 – £27,000
3–5 years£27,500
£25,500 – £29,500
5+ years£29,500
£27,000 – £33,000

Employment Firms in East Sussex

These firms are registered with the SRA for employment in East Sussex. Listings are based on regulatory data, not advertising.

A

Acumen Law Limited

Also known as Acumen Business Law, Acumen People

Hove

A

Arlingsworth Solicitors Ltd

Brighton

A

Ashton Commercial Limited

Also known as Mk Ashton & Co Solicitors

Brighton

A

Astburys

Lewes

B

Britton and Time Limited

Hove

B

Burtons Solicitors Limited

Hailsham

C

Cognitive Law Limited

Brighton

C

Coole Bevis LLP

Brighton

C

Cramp and Mullaney LLP

Battle

D

Dean Wilson LLP

Brighton

D

Dmh Stallard LLP

Also known as Brookman Solicitors

Brighton

E

Edward Harte (brighton) Limited

Also known as Edward Harte Solicitors

Brighton

E

Elite Law Solicitors Limited

Brighton

E

Emw Law LLP

Also known as Emw (practising Style for - Emw Law Llp), Sp Law (practising Style for Emw Law LLP Northampton Office), Penman Sedgwick (practising Style for Emw Law LLP Watford Office)

Brighton

F

Funnell & Perring

Hastings

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many employment law firms are there in East Sussex?

There are 37 firms practising employment law with an office in East Sussex on the SRA register. This figure is updated periodically as the register changes.

What salary can I expect as a employment solicitor in East Sussex?

Newly qualified employment solicitors in East Sussex typically earn between £42,000 and £61,000, with a mid-point around £50,500. At 4–5 PQE, salaries range from £55,500 to £82,000.

Where does LawBoard firm data come from?

Firm listings are sourced from the Solicitors Regulation Authority register, which lists all authorised law firms in England and Wales. Data is updated periodically.

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Firm data sourced from the Solicitors Regulation Authority register. Salary benchmarks are regional estimates for guidance only. Recruitment support available via RecQuest.