Employment Solicitor

Vertex EducationElyreedpaskelbta 2026-10-01

Employment Lawyer – Ely Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We're working with a growing law firm in Ely looking to strengthen its Employment team with the appointment of an experienced Employment Solicitor / Employment Lawyer.

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious and supportive firm where you'll have responsibility for your own caseload while playing an important role in the continued growth of the department.

The Role

You'll advise clients across a broad range of employment law matters, which may include:

  • Employment contracts and policies
  • Disciplinary and grievance matters
  • Redundancy and restructuring
  • Settlement agreements
  • Discrimination and whistleblowing
  • Unfair and wrongful dismissal
  • Employment Tribunal matters
  • TUPE
  • General HR and employment advisory work

Depending on your experience, you'll work with both employers and individuals, managing matters from initial instruction through to conclusion.

About You

We're interested in speaking with Employment Solicitors and experienced Employment Lawyers who are confident managing their own caseload.

You'll ideally have:

  • Strong employment law experience
  • Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious matters
  • Confidence advising clients directly
  • Strong drafting and communication skills
  • A commercial and pragmatic approach
  • The ability to manage your own workload effectively

Experience advising businesses and building long-term client relationships would be particularly attractive.

The Opportunity

You'll be joining a growing firm with the opportunity to develop alongside the Employment team and take on greater responsibility as the practice continues to expand.

This could particularly suit someone looking for a role where they can have more ownership of their work and become an important part of the department's future growth.

Interested?

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the firm, opportunity and package.