Head of Employment & Partner Solicitor
6 days ago
Cambridge
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 a Head of Department & Partner in Employment Law, based in their 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 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 you're interested, or know anyone that might be, please apply via this advertisement or send your CV to