Partner and Head of Employment Law

Venn Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious regional law firm in North Cambridgeshire is seeking a Head of Department & Partner in Employment Law. You will lead and grow the Employment Law department, provide high-quality legal advice, and mentor team members. The ideal candidate has experience in both employer and employee representation and demonstrates a commitment to partnership. The role offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Bonus schemes

BUPA healthcare

Paid parking

Long-service awards

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with notable experience in employment law (5+PQE).
• Demonstrable aspirations towards partnership.
• Excellent technical, drafting, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead employment law matters across a broad client base.
• Provide high-quality, accessible advice on complex employment issues.
• Mentor, guide, and develop the employment team.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Technical and drafting skills

Client-focused mindset

Communication skills

Education

Qualified solicitor

5+ years PQE

Job description

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

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

Role Overview

Join a modern and supportive team environment where work‑life balance is genuinely recognised. You’ll lead and grow the Employment Law department, working with a diverse mix of private and public sector clients. This role is ideal for someone with a strong track record representing both employers and employees, who also thrives mentoring teams and driving strategic growth.

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 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
• 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 you're interested, or know anyone that might be, please apply by sending your CV [e-mail]