Employment & Discrimination Solicitor

Employment & Discrimination Solicitor

Permanent Full-Time £41,000 per annum

Are you an Employment and Discrimination Solicitor looking to use your legal expertise to create meaningful and lasting change? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Cambridge House is seeking an exceptional solicitor to join our dedicated Law Centre team at an exciting time of growth and impact. This is a unique opportunity to provide high-quality legal advice, representation, and advocacy to individuals facing discrimination and employment-related challenges, helping them to uphold their rights and access justice.

As well as meaningful and rewarding work, we offer an excellent working environment where collaboration, wellbeing, and professional development are valued. We are proud of our inclusive and supportive culture, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and generous annual leave entitlement, ensuring our staff have the balance and support they need to thrive both personally and professionally.

For over 135 years, Cambridge House has been tackling poverty, inequality, and social injustice. Our innovative London-based charity works alongside individuals and communities to improve lives and create lasting social change through high-quality services, research, advocacy, and social action.

Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, bringing together a wealth of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.

About the Role

The Employment & Discrimination Solicitor is responsible for providing high-quality legal advice, assistance, and representation to users of the Law Centre.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a current practising certificate in England and Wales.
• Have substantial experience and expert knowledge of employment and discrimination law.
• Be experienced in Employment Tribunal practice and procedure.
• Have the ability to act on clients' instructions in negotiating and concluding settlement agreements.
• Be client-focused, with a results-oriented approach and a strong commitment to social justice and our organisational values.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, advocacy, and case management skills.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We value diversity and warmly encourage applications from disabled people, LGBTQIA+ people, people from Black, Asian and Global Majority communities, and candidates who share lived experience with the individuals and communities we support.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV, including the contact details of two referees, together with a supporting statement outlining your interest in the role and demonstrating how your skills, experience, and qualifications meet the requirements of the position.

A full recruitment pack, including the Job Description and Person Specification, is available via the Work With Us section of our website.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.