Employment Solicitor – Cambridge

Origin Legal; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm located in Cambridge is seeking an Employment Solicitor with 1+ PQE. The role involves advising clients on a range of employment matters, including contentious issues, and participating in business development. The firm offers competitive salaries, clear career progression, and a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong drafting and advisory skills and be well-organized team players.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Solicitor with 1+ PQE in employment law.
• Solid experience in both contentious and non-contentious work.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Advise on dismissals, discrimination, redundancy and TUPE.
• Draft contracts, policies, and settlement agreements.
• Represent clients in employment tribunals.
• Support corporate deals with employment input.

Skills

Strong drafting

Advisory skills

Advocacy skills

Excellent client care

Commercial awareness

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

The Firm

Our client is a leading Top 50 UK law firm with a strong presence in Cambridge. Known for its high-quality work, supportive culture, and career development, the firm provides an excellent platform for ambitious lawyers.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor (1+ PQE) to join the firm’s highly regarded team. You will advise a broad client base on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters and play a part in business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on dismissals, discrimination, redundancy and TUPE
• Drafting contracts, policies, and settlement agreements
• Representing clients in employment tribunals
• Supporting corporate deals with employment input
• Providing day-to-day HR and employee relations advice
• Assisting senior lawyers on complex litigation
• Building strong and lasting client relationships
• Taking part in business development and networking

The Candidate

• Solicitor with 1+ PQE
• Solid experience in contentious and non-contentious work
• Strong drafting, advisory and advocacy skills
• Clear communicator with excellent client care
• Commercially aware and proactive
• Well organised and confident handling a busy caseload
• Team player keen to contribute to growth of the department

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• High-quality work and varied clients
• Clear career progression within a Top 50 firm

Apply

If you are an Employment Solicitor with 1+ PQE looking to progress your career in Cambridge, we would love to hear from you.