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Job Title: Employment SolicitorLocation: Cambridgeshire (Hybrid Working)Experience: 1-4 years PQESalary: £48,000 - £60,000 (doe)
About the Firm:Our client is a leading law firm in Cambridgeshire, known for its dynamic environment and commitment to delivering top-tier legal services. With a strong reputation in employment law, our client is looking to expand its highly regarded team, seeking an enthusiastic Employment Solicitor (1-4 PQE). This is an exciting opportunity to work within a forward-thinking firm that offers excellent career development and hybrid working arrangements.
Role Overview:
In this role, you will be responsible for providing expert legal advice to a diverse range of clients, including businesses and individuals, on a variety of contentious and non-contentious employment-related matters. You will work closely with senior lawyers and have exposure to high-quality work, with opportunities for hands-on experience in complex and varied cases.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advising clients on a broad spectrum of employment matters, including but not limited to, employment disputes, discrimination claims, redundancy, TUPE, restrictive covenants, and contracts of employment
- Representing clients in employment tribunals and managing the preparation and presentation of cases
- Assisting with high-value and high-profile cases, providing legal support on both contentious and non-contentious matters
- Conducting legal research and drafting legal documents, including employment contracts, settlement agreements, and policy documents
- Collaborating with colleagues across the firm to provide comprehensive legal solutions to clients
- Contributing to the growth of the employment practice by engaging in business development activities and marketing initiatives
Requirements:
- 1-4 years PQE in Employment Law, with strong experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues
- Strong legal research and drafting abilities
- A proactive approach to work, with the ability to manage a varied and demanding caseload
- A team player who is keen to contribute to the overall success of the employment team
- Ambitious, with a genuine interest in developing your career within employment law
Benefits:
- Hybrid working, offering flexibility in your work-life balance
- Opportunities for career progression with clear development pathways
- Competitive salary, in line with market rates
- Generous benefits package, including pension scheme, healthcare, and more
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Access to training and development opportunities to enhance your professional growth
How to Apply:
If you are interested in the opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert or for further information please contact Jade McCarthy on or at jade.mccarthy @lhh.com
LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
