Senior Employment Law Lead, Professional Support Unit

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Law Specialist to head their Professional Support Unit, overseeing key responsibilities in employment law and a working knowledge of pensions and immigration. This senior position emphasizes collaboration, high-quality guidance, and the development of best practices within a national team. Candidates should possess strong technical expertise and experience in professional support roles. The firm offers a flexible benefits package and promotes work-life balance.

Benefits

Collaborative culture

Genuine work-life balance

Flexible and comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience (or strong interest) in professional support or knowledge roles.
• Confident, collaborative, and commercially aware.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Employment Professional Support Unit.
• Act as a senior technical authority on employment law.
• Create and maintain precedents, guidance, and know-how.
• Support complex and high-risk matters.
• Deliver training and monitor legal developments.
• Work closely with partners on strategy, quality, and innovation.

Skills

Senior employment lawyer

Strong technical expertise

Stakeholder-management skills

Strong drafting

Analytical skills

Job description

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Law Specialist to head their Professional Support Unit, overseeing key responsibilities in employment law and a working knowledge of pensions and immigration. This senior position emphasizes collaboration, high-quality guidance, and the development of best practices within a national team. Candidates should possess strong technical expertise and experience in professional support roles. The firm offers a flexible benefits package and promotes work-life balance.