Head of Department and Partner - Employment

Venn Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious regional law firm in Cambridgeshire is seeking a Head of Department & Partner in Employment Law. This senior leadership role involves leading employment law matters and developing a dynamic team. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in employment law, along with a strong commercial awareness. The position offers a minimum salary of £75k along with flexible working arrangements and various perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

BUPA healthcare

Paid parking

Long-service awards

Death in service benefit

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Demonstrable aspirations towards partnership.
• Strong commercial awareness and client-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead employment law matters across a diverse client base.
• Provide accessible advice on complex employment issues.
• Mentor and develop the employment team.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Technical skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified solicitor or legal executive

Job description

Role Overview

Are you an inspirational Employment Law specialist looking to lead and shape a dynamic team with Partner potential?

A prestigious and ambitious regional law firm is seeking aHead of Department & Partner in Employment Law, based in their Cambridgeshire office, to step into a senior leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead employment law matters across a broad client base, including tribunal litigation
• Provide high-quality, accessible advice on complex employment issues
• Mentor, guide, and develop the employment team
• Support cross-department collaborations as needed

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor or legal executive with notable experience in employment law (5+PQE)
• Demonstrable aspirations towards partnership
• Excellent technical, drafting, and advocacy skills
• Strong commercial awareness and client-focused mindset
• Articulate communicator, able to simplify complex issues
• Organised, deadline-driven, and resilient under pressure

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary aligned with your experience (minimum £75k)
• Generous leave annual leave and birthday off
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enjoy perks like bonus schemes, BUPA healthcare, paid parking, long-service awards
• Death in service and bonus scheme

If youinish you're interested, or know anyone that might be, please apply via this advertisement or send your CV [e-mail]