Employment Law - Senior Associate

Trades Workforce Solutions; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Associate Solicitor to manage high-impact employment law matters. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of PQE, expertise in complex case handling, and strong leadership skills. Key responsibilities include advising on various employment issues, mentoring junior staff, and participating in business development. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a supportive work culture, making it a fantastic opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Private Healthcare

Pension Scheme

Staff Profit Share

Individual Performance Bonus

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Subsidised gym membership

Agile/Hybrid Working Policy

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in employment law.
• Proven expertise in handling complex employment cases.
• Strong technical skills in contract drafting and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Advise on various employment law matters including drafting contracts.
• Handle performance procedures, redundancy, and litigation.
• Engage in business development and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Complex employment case handling

Contract drafting

Policy development

Excellent communication

Client management

Business development skills

Leadership experience

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Employment Law – Senior Associate Solicitor

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £68,000–£90,000 + Leadership & Benefits

Lead High-Impact Employment Law Matters with a Top UK Firm

Are you an experienced employment solicitor ready to step into a senior role with a leading, ambitious law firm?

Our client is seeking a Senior Associate Solicitor (5+ years’ PQE) to join their Cambridge team, advising a diverse client base across financial services, tech, education, insurance, transport, and non-profits—including international businesses and senior executives. This is your opportunity to work on complex, high-value employment matters and take a visible leadership role in a firm committed to your growth.

The Role: Key Responsibilities

• Advise on wide-ranging employment law matters including:
  • General employment issues (maternity rights, contractual matters)
  • Drafting service agreements, employment contracts, staff handbooks, and policies
  • Handling performance, sickness, and misconduct procedures; parental leave schemes
  • Transactional corporate support
  • Wrongful and unfair dismissal, redundancy, restructuring, TUPE
  • Senior executive arrivals/exits and complex remuneration
  • Employment tribunal litigation and discrimination claims
  • Advising on offshore/overseas placements
• Work with clients across sectors: financial services, insurance, tech, education, transport, non-profits, and international businesses
• Engage in business development and leadership: mentor junior team members, support firm growth, and contribute to practice development

Requirements & Experience

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 5+ years’ PQE in employment law
• Proven expertise handling complex employment cases and advising senior executives
• Strong technical skills in contract drafting, policy development, and litigation
• Commercial and strategic thinking with the ability to deliver practical, business-focused advice
• Leadership and mentoring experience valued
• Excellent communication, client management, and business development skills
• Experience with international clients or cross-border matters is advantageous

Benefits & Working Environment

• Competitive salary: £68,000–£90,000 (DOE)
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with long-service awards
• Private Healthcare following probation
• Pension Scheme (5% employer/5% employee)
• Staff Profit Share & Individual Performance Bonus
• Life Assurance (4x salary) & Permanent Health Insurance
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Subsidised gym membership & electric car scheme
• Agile/Hybrid Working Policy & Dress for your Day Policy
• Supportive, inclusive, and ambitious firm culture

Career Progression

• Clear, structured leadership and partnership pathways for high-performing senior associates
• Opportunities to specialise in sectors or markets of interest

How to Apply

Ready to lead and grow your employment law career? Please send your CV and cover letter to David Hawthorne-Finch ([e-mail]) quoting reference ‘Employment Law – Senior Associate Cambridge’.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.