Employment Barrister

Chadwick Nott; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK law firm in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Employment Barrister to join their team. You will focus on Employment Tribunal advocacy and provide expert legal advice in contentious cases across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment law, excellent advocacy skills, and a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits to support professional growth and personal wellbeing.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience specialising in contentious employment law.
• Proven track record in tribunals and courts.
• Desirable experience working within Cambridgeshire, East Anglia.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and representation in contentious employment law cases.
• Advocate confidently in tribunals, courts, and negotiation settings.
• Draft and review legal documents including pleadings, opinions, and settlement agreements.
• Build strong relationships with clients and understand their needs.
• Stay abreast of developments in employment law.

Skills

Excellent advocacy skills

Strong understanding of employment legislation

Exceptional communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified Barrister

Job description

Employment Barrister

Our client, a Top 50 UK law firm, seeks to recruit a Barrister to join their Employment team in Cambridge, Norwich and Oxford. You'll focus on Employment Tribunal advocacy, handling preliminary and final hearings, drafting, and advisory work representing leading organisations across commercial, health, and education sectors.

Clients

• Jaguar Land Rover
• River Island
• Bosch
• Carlsberg
• Marston's
• St John's College Oxford
• University of Birmingham

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and representation in contentious employment law cases.
• Advocate confidently in tribunals, courts, and negotiation settings.
• Draft and review legal documents including pleadings, opinions, and settlement agreements.
• Build strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and delivering tailored legal solutions.
• Collaborate with colleagues in private practice to share knowledge and foster an inclusive working environment.
• Stay abreast of developments in employment law and related fields to ensure the highest quality of service.

Qualifications

• Qualified Barrister with experience specialising in contentious employment law.
• Excellent advocacy skills with a proven track record in tribunals and courts.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and case law in England and Wales.
• Experience working within Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, and nearby regions is highly desirable.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all professional activities.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Day-to-Day

• As an Employment Barrister, your typical day may involve case preparation, client consultations, tribunal advocacy, and legal research. You will collaborate with solicitors, fellow barristers, and clients, working on complex employment disputes to achieve the best outcomes. Flexibility and proactivity will be essential, as you manage caseloads and deadlines while contributing to an inclusive and professional team atmosphere.

Salary

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and expertise. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing.

Contact

Name: Luqmaan Ayaz

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Equal Opportunities

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network to achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.