Employment Solicitor (1+ PQE)

Howes Percival; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday entitlement

Private medical cover

Wellbeing calendar

Job summary

Howes Percival LLP in the United Kingdom seeks a Solicitor to join the Employment Team in Cambridge or Norwich. The role involves advising on a wide spectrum of employment matters, managing a caseload with supervision, drafting contracts and policies, and supporting business development efforts.

The successful candidate will work closely with partners and senior associates, provide pragmatic, commercially minded advice, and help maintain excellent client service across the firm.

Responsibilities

• Advising employers and employees on a wide range of employment law matters, including disciplinary and grievance issues, absence management, discrimination, redundancy and employment contracts.
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex employment tribunal claims and assisting with case preparation, witness statements and hearing bundles.
• Managing your own caseload of straightforward employment matters with appropriate supervision.
• Drafting and reviewing employment-related documentation, including contracts of employment, policies, settlement agreements and consultancy agreements.
• Providing practical and commercially focused advice that aligns with clients' business objectives.
• Assisting clients with day-to-day HR and employee relations queries.
• Undertaking legal research and keeping up to date with developments in employment legislation and case law.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through excellent service and effective communication.
• Supporting business development activities, including attending networking events, contributing to client seminars and preparing articles or updates.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Employment team and wider firm to deliver high-quality legal services.

Job description

About The RoleWe have an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor to join our Employment Team in Cambridge or Norwich.

About The RoleWe have an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor to join our Employment Team in Cambridge or Norwich. This is great opportunity for someone who has the drive and enthusiasm to further their career, build strong client relationships and help to grow our team. Some of your duties will include:

• Advising employers and employees on a wide range of employment law matters, including disciplinary and grievance issues, absence management, discrimination, redundancy and employment contracts.
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex employment tribunal claims and assisting with case preparation, witness statements and hearing bundles.
• Managing your own caseload of straightforward employment matters with appropriate supervision.
• Drafting and reviewing employment-related documentation, including contracts of employment, policies, settlement agreements and consultancy agreements.
• Providing practical and commercially focused advice that aligns with clients' business objectives.
• Assisting clients with day-to-day HR and employee relations queries.
• Undertaking legal research and keeping up to date with developments in employment legislation and case law.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through excellent service and effective communication.
• Supporting business development activities, including attending networking events, contributing to client seminars and preparing articles or updates.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Employment team and wider firm to deliver high-quality legal services.
• Advise and assist clients in relation to their matters, ensuring a high level of client service is maintained at all times and that the client’s aims are met (subject to professional and regulatory requirements)
• Manage all aspects of the client relationship, from engagement to billing and chasing payment
• Prepare and review legal documents ahead of a court hearing
• Ensuring compliance with all file management processes, including those related to file audits
• Working as a team with colleagues in promoting the interests of Howes Percival and in undertaking their role
• Complying with all legislative and regulatory requirements
• Developing litigation strategies
• Updating and consulting with Senior Associates and Partners
• Managing client cases from start to finish

If you're curious to read more about this role, please download the Job Description on the right hand side of this page.A little about you:

• Ability to deal with straightforward transactions, including unfamiliar tasks which present a range of problems
• High standard of work achieved routine lys
• Uses own judgement but may need supervision at differing levels of transaction
• Identifies the legal principles relevant to the area of practice and applies them appropriately
• Uses experience to check the information provided
• Team player

About YouAbout UsAt Howes Percival, we are driven by a commitment to our clients and a passion for achieving their goals. With a rich heritage spanning over 200 years, we have evolved into a leading law firm with a reputation for delivering exceptional results across a wide range of practice areas. Our team comprises highly skilled lawyers who combine deep industry knowledge with innovative thinking to provide strategic advice and tailored solutions to our diverse client base. As an employer, we value talent, diversity, and collaboration. We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where every team member is empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact. Joining Howes Percival means being part of a dynamic growing and forward-thinking firm dedicated to excellence in legal practice and client service. Below are some other reasons that help us in our mission to be a place where people want to work and enjoy working:

• We achieved a three-star ‘World Class’ accreditation in the top 75 “Best Companies” (formerly The Sunday Times Best Companies Awards) and ranked 5 th in the top 75 “UK's Best Large Companies to Work For” category for 2025.
• We have been ranked #1 Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies for 2025 and #1 company in the East Midlands region.
• We have been accredited with “Investors in People” since 1996 and were shortlisted for Employer of the Year in 2023.
• Our lawyers come from a variety of backgrounds, many from larger and City firms, some from in-house – we all share the same Howes Percival DNA and all of this rich experience is there for you to learn from.
• We offer a wide range of benefits for all our valued employees including (but not limited to); Perks at Work discounts, profit share scheme and discretionary bonus, 25 days holiday entitlement, one paid ‘charity day’ per year, comprehensive private medical cover, plus a well being calendar with a wide range of regular events.