Employment Associate Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nationally recognized firm in Cambridge as an Employment Solicitor with 3+ years PQE. You will manage a diverse caseload in the education and charity sectors, with opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative top-tier environment. Enjoy competitive benefits and a supportive culture that values your expertise.

Benefits

5 weeks’ annual leave + buy/sell option

Enhanced family leave and income protection

Life assurance (2–10x salary)

Pension with salary sacrifice option

Extra leave for weddings, religious holidays

Confidential EAP and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience managing Employment Tribunal cases required.
• Interest in delivering client training and business development.

Responsibilities

• Handle contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Advise on employment law matters and manage tribunal litigation.
• Deliver training and support business development initiatives.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Commercial awareness

Drafting skills

Presentation skills

Client relationship skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

3+ years PQE in employment law

Job description

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experiencedEmployment Solicitor (3+ PQE)to join a highly respected, top-ranked employment team based inCambridge.
This is a chance to become part of a nationally recognised firm known for its outstanding work in theeducation and charity sectors. Due to continued growth, the firm is seeking a talented solicitor to support its expanding client base and contribute to the team’s ongoing success.

The Role
You will handle a diverse caseload ofcontentious and non-contentious employment matters, primarily advising clients in thehigher educationandcharitysectors. The work is intellectually stimulating, often involving complex legal issues within large institutions operating in a dynamic national and geopolitical context.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on a wide range of employment law matters
• Managing Employment Tribunal litigation
• Delivering training, seminars and legal updates to clients
• Supporting business development initiatives
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitorwith3+ years PQEin employment law
• Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness
• Experience managing Employment Tribunal cases
• Excellent drafting, presentation and client relationship skills
• Ability to lead on matters with appropriate supervision
• Interest in delivering client training and contributing to business development

Desirable Experience

• Advising large employers or public sector clients
• Advocacy experience
• Previous exposure to the education or charity sectors (not essential – training provided)

Benefits

• 5 weeks’ annual leave + buy/sell option
• Enhanced family leave and income protection
• Life assurance (2–10x salary)
• Pension with salary sacrifice option
• Extra leave for weddings, religious holidays, house moves
• Confidential EAP and wellbeing support

Why Join?

• Work with atop-tier teamon high-profile, meaningful cases
• Enjoy acollaborative and supportive culture
• Access tosector-specific trainingand professional development
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing and ambitious team

Ready to take the next step in your employment law career?Apply now to join a firm where your expertise will be valued and your career supported.

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