Solicitors and paralegals - Eastbourne

Join a growing and ambitious law firm where your career can thrive. With offices in London, Bath, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings and Ulverston, SO Legal offers opportunities to build a rewarding legal career in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Whether you are an experienced solicitor or starting out in the legal sector, we offer a wide range of opportunities to grow, develop, and succeed.

At SO Legal, we take pride in our team culture and the people who make the firm what it is. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where individuals can learn, develop, and progress.

All Solicitors Regulation Authority regulated firms are required to collect, report, and publish workforce diversity data every two years. Our latest SRA Diversity Questionnaire 2025 can be viewed here .

Early careers

Whether you are leaving college, graduating from university, or completing your training contract, we are always keen to hear from ambitious people with a genuine interest in the legal profession.

Ongoing development matters. We invest in our people and support career progression at every stage. Paralegals, trainees, and support staff are encouraged to share ideas, get involved, and play a meaningful role in the firm's success.

Experienced solicitors and legal professionals

We are always interested in hearing from experienced solicitors and legal professionals who want to make an impact and help shape the future of the firm.

We offer tailored career paths and flexible working arrangements based on your location, interests, and goals. Career progression is taken seriously, with regular opportunities for promotion into senior, leadership, and partnership roles.

Our solicitors work with a broad range of clients on rewarding matters that build experience, develop skills, and offer genuine variety.

Rewards and benefits

We aim to offer a competitive package that reflects your experience and makes your role at SO Legal as rewarding as possible.

Typical employee benefits include:

• Company pension scheme.
• Internal bonus policy.
• Extra day of annual leave for your birthday.
• Training and tuition support (subject to board discretion).
• NHS private top-up insurance.
• Recruitment referral bonus.
• Access to interest-free loans.

If you would like to join our team, we would be pleased to hear from you. For more information, contact us at .

Commercial Property Paralegal - Bath We are looking for a motivated paralegal to join our commercial property team in Bath. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise and build a long-term legal career with a growing law firm.

You will support our solicitors across a broad range of commercial property matters, including drafting and reviewing documents, managing files, carrying out legal research, liaising with clients, and coordinating with third parties. Our team advises landlords, tenants, developers and investors across Bath and the South West on acquisitions and disposals, leases, refinancing transactions and development projects.

Our Bath office opened in July 2026 as the sixth office in our growing full-service law firm for businesses and individuals, bringing clear, practical legal advice to clients nationwide.

With structured training and close support from senior colleagues, you will be encouraged to take on greater responsibility as your confidence and experience develop.

For ambitious paralegals, this role offers a clear progression path and the opportunity to secure a training contract, gaining experience across different areas of the firm. Since launching our trainee programme in 2016, we have awarded more than 40 training contracts and remain committed to developing and retaining talented people.

What we're looking for:

• Law degree or previous experience working within a law firm
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop

What we offer:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Ongoing training and career development
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Long-term progression opportunities, including potential training contracts

The successful candidate will be based at our Bath office at 2 Queen's Parade, in the city centre.

If you are ambitious and eager to develop your legal career, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and covering letter to .

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond individually to every applicant. We regularly advertise opportunities across the firm and encourage you to keep an eye on future vacancies.

Commercial Property Solicitor - London We are looking for an experienced commercial property solicitor with at least three years of PQE to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a growing law firm where you can develop your skills and further your career.

We are particularly keen to recruit a commercial property solicitor with an existing following or the ability to generate their own work. The ideal candidate will be bright and hardworking, with excellent technical ability and strong communication skills, and will have plenty of initiative.

You will have direct exposure to a wide variety of clients, such as agents, developers, investors, lenders, landlords, and tenants, and all types of real estate, including offices, retail, leisure, and industrial.

You will provide legal advice and guidance on a range of issues, including property acquisitions and disposals, commercial leases, licences, and landlord and tenant matters.

Working within our friendly commercial property team, you will be given a high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to manage your own matters and work with the support and guidance you need from other experienced solicitors.

We would also consider applications from solicitors in a hybrid role, combining commercial and residential property work.

The role is based in our centrally located London office at 29 Lincoln's Inn Fields, WC2A 3EG, just a short walk from the Royal Courts of Justice in the heart of the legal district.

Key requirements:

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 3+ years of PQE
• Technical proficiency in a range of company property matters
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Enthusiastic about bringing in new clients and work
• Ambitious with a desire for professional development

If successful, you will receive a competitive salary, negotiable depending on your previous experience, with bonus arrangements to be agreed.

If you have the requisite skills and experience, please apply by email with a cover letter, salary expectations, and a copy of your current CV to .

We seek a solicitor with at least three years of PQE to join our growing corporate team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a fast-paced and dynamic environment, working on various corporate and commercial matters.

With offices in London, Bath, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, and Ulverston, we support clients nationwide - from start-ups and SMEs to larger businesses with national and international reach.

You will manage your own caseload while contributing to a strong and collaborative team, advising on business sales and purchases, commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, loan agreements, and more.

We are particularly keen to recruit a corporate solicitor who is proactive in building client relationships and contributing to the firm's corporate and commercial profile.

The role is based in our centrally located London office at 29 Lincoln's Inn Fields, WC2A 3EG, just a short walk from the Royal Courts of Justice in the heart of the legal district.

Key requirements:

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of three years of PQE
• Experience in a range of corporate and commercial matters
• Strong client care and communication skills
• A proactive and commercially minded approach
• Ambition to develop professionally and contribute to the firm's growth

If successful, you will receive a competitive salary, negotiable depending on your previous experience, with bonus arrangements to be agreed.

We are looking for an experienced employment solicitor with 3+ years' PQE to join our growing employment team, offering clear opportunities for development and progression.

The successful candidate will advise employers and individuals across the full spectrum of employment-related work, including contentious and non-contentious matters.

You must have comprehensive knowledge of employment law and regulatory frameworks, and the ability to draft and prepare court bundles, employment contracts, and other documents, such as witness statements.

You will also have the opportunity to work closely with other departments, such as our corporate team, to advise on the employment aspects of business sales and acquisitions or restructuring cases.

The role can be based in Brighton or London. Our London office is located at 29 Lincoln's Inn Fields, in the heart of the legal district and a short walk from the Royal Courts of Justice . click apply for full job details