Our Tier 1 ranked Employment team are looking to recruit a Senior Associate to join the Cambridge office. Find out more about the role including the impressive portfolio of clientele and work on offer.
The role
You will undertake a broad mix of contentious, non-contentious and transactional work with appropriate supervision as needed, predominantly but not exclusively for employers in the private commercial sector.
The person
* 5+ years' + PQE Employment Solicitor with experience gained in a reputable firm with an established employment law practice
* Strong experience of acting for employers on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters
* Previous experience of advising commercial clients in relation to a broad range of employee relations matters is desirable
* Ability to lead on Employment Tribunal matters, including drafting pleadings, Tribunal applications, case management agendas, witness statements, handling disclosure and conducting/concluding without prejudice negotiations
* Experience of conducting some Tribunal advocacy or an interest in doing so
The team
The Cambridge team is part of the Firm's cross office Employment, Pensions and Immigration National Service Line (“NSL”) which is led by Cambridge-based Partner, David Mills. You will be able to develop your career within the NSL, which nationally consists of over 50 lawyers, with 17 of these in Cambridge. You will primarily work with Partner, Melanie James, who will be responsible for mentoring, supervision and supporting your development.
What's on offer?
* A competitive salary & benefits package
* Excellent firm culture
* Close partner contact & mentorship
* Serious career development
Full details for this role can be found on the attached job description.
The benefits
As you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits.
Pre-employment screening
If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details of our pre-screening employment process are available upon request.
The firm
Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises. We tell them what they need to know when they need to know it.
We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. And if clients need things we don't offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. Our 1,250 plus people and over 750 lawyers share one vision – achieving more for clients.
By joining Mills & Reeve, you'll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that's not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people. Our mantra is “Achieve more. Together.”, which we feel embodies our purpose and is more than just a catchphrase! We're also ranked in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and were recently awarded Platinum Investors in People.
And finally
Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these.
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