<div><h3><b>Employment Law – Senior Associate Solicitor</b></h3><h3><b>Location:</b> Cambridge</h3><h3><b>Salary:</b>£68,000–£90,000 + Leadership & Benefits</h3><h3><b>Lead High-Impact Employment Law Matters with a Top UK Firm</b></h3><p>Are you an experienced employment solicitor ready to step into a senior role with a leading, ambitious law firm?</p><p>Our client is seeking a Senior Associate Solicitor (5+ years’ PQE) to join their Cambridge team, advising a diverse client base across financial services, tech, education, insurance, transport, and non-profits—including international businesses and senior executives. This is your opportunity to work on complex, high-value employment matters and take a visible leadership role in a firm committed to your growth.</p><h3><b>The Role: Key Responsibilities</b></h3><ul><li>Advise on wide-ranging employment law matters including:
<ul><li>General employment issues (maternity rights, contractual matters)</li><li>Drafting service agreements, employment contracts, staff handbooks, and policies</li><li>Handling performance, sickness, and misconduct procedures; parental leave schemes</li><li>Transactional corporate support</li><li>Wrongful and unfair dismissal, redundancy, restructuring, TUPE</li><li>Senior executive arrivals/exits and complex remuneration</li><li>Employment tribunal litigation and discrimination claims</li><li>Advising on offshore/overseas placements</li></ul></li><li>Work with clients across sectors: financial services, insurance, tech, education, transport, non-profits, and international businesses</li><li>Engage in business development and leadership: mentor junior team members, support firm growth, and contribute to practice development</li></ul><h3><b>Requirements & Experience</b></h3><ul><li>Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 5+ years’ PQE in employment law</li><li>Proven expertise handling complex employment cases and advising senior executives</li><li>Strong technical skills in contract drafting, policy development, and litigation</li><li>Commercial and strategic thinking with the ability to deliver practical, business-focused advice</li><li>Leadership and mentoring experience valued</li><li>Excellent communication, client management, and business development skills</li><li>Experience with international clients or cross-border matters is advantageous</li></ul><h3><b>Benefits & Working Environment</b></h3><ul><li>Competitive salary: £68,000–£90,000 (DOE)</li><li>25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with long-service awards</li><li>Private Healthcare following probation</li><li>Pension Scheme (5% employer/5% employee)</li><li>Staff Profit Share & Individual Performance Bonus</li><li>Life Assurance (4x salary) & Permanent Health Insurance</li><li>Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave</li><li>Subsidised gym membership & electric car scheme</li><li>Agile/Hybrid Working Policy & Dress for your Day Policy</li><li>Supportive, inclusive, and ambitious firm culture</li></ul><h3><b>Career Progression</b></h3><ul><li><b>Clear, structured leadership and partnership pathways</b> for high-performing senior associates</li><li><b>Opportunities to specialise</b> in sectors or markets of interest</li></ul><h3><b>How to Apply</b></h3><p>Ready to lead and grow your employment law career? Please send your CV and cover letter to <b>David Hawthorne-Finch (d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com)</b> quoting reference ‘Employment Law – Senior Associate Cambridge’.</p><p>All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.</p></div>