Employment Solicitor

This Employment position in Cambridge is with a highly regarded firm, known for their modern outlook and high-quality work.

The Firm

The firm are a highly regarded commercial law firm, with 6 offices throughout the Midlands and East Anglia. They are a top 200 firm, punching well above their weight in the regions, and dealing with a variety of high-quality work. Due to their excellent reputation, this firm attracts highly regarded and Legal 500 ranked Partners, who have been able to secure big-ticket work rivalling that of their London counterparts.

They are Top Tier ranked in the Legal 500 for a wide range of different practise areas, achieving accreditation awards at an international level. As well as their outstanding quality of work they have been active contributors to various charitable organisations.

Whilst being proud of their 200 year history, this firm is extremely forward-thinking and entrepreneurial, having opened new offices in the past few years. This modern outlook is reflected by their impressive outlook towards the use of technology and the developing of relationships to allow for both a local and international feel for both their clients and employees.

The firm offer a highly rewarding benefits package, as well as a lucrative rewards system tailored to each level in order to ensure recognition for hard work is not missed. Looking for only the best talent, this firm celebrates success at every stage, and will not only train, develop and enhance skills, but offer progression where it is deserved.

The Role

The firm are looking for an Employment Solicitor to join their Cambridge office.

You will handle all forms of contentious and non-contentious employment law issues for commercial and private clients and build and develop your own caseload with a commercial emphasis. You will be expected to be able to handle matters including but not limited to; Employment Tribunals, TUPE, Covenant Disputes, data protection, amongst other elements. These specialisms would make for a very interesting and varied caseload.

The successful candidate will be expected to meet fee earning and other KPI targets, to ensure the successful development of the firm in line with the current business plan, to handle all forms of employment law issues for commercial / private clients, and to develop their own case load with commercial emphasis. Further, they will be expected to maintain and improve client care and to participate in the marketing of the firm by actively participating in networking activities.

Requirements

• You will have good communication skills.

• You will be a Solicitor/Associate with experience in Employment matters (around 2 - 5 years PQE).
• A good billings history is desired as well as experience of introducing new business.
• You should be ambitious and wanting to progress.
• You will be an organised individual who is keen to develop in your career.