The brief
The role,
in context.
Join a market-leading Employment team led by a Band 1 Chambers & Partners ranked partner, with over 45 employment specialists across the country. The team provides specialist employment law and HR advisory services to a wide range of companies, from PLCs to SMEs, as well as advising senior executives and professionals across all aspects of the employment relationship.
A number of the team's offices are ranked in the top tier for employment in the Legal 500 and Top Ranked by Chambers & Partners, with many lawyers recognised as recommended lawyers and leading individuals. The team benefits from a dedicated Professional Skills Employment Lawyer who supports business development, technical training and complex employment law matters, and a specialist in-house Counsel to support excellent client advice and care.
Following significant growth (circa 45% over the past 4 years), the team is now seeking a Director or Partner level employment lawyer to join a friendly and dynamic team. You can be based from any of the firm's 13 UK offices. The team continues to experience rapid growth, so this role would suit someone looking to get involved in business development and shaping future strategy.
Day to day
What you'll
be doing.
01
Lead and grow part of a market-leading national employment law team
02
Advise on the full spectrum of employment matters: disciplinary and grievance, unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE, whistleblowing, redundancy, restructures
03
Provide strategic advice to senior management teams and boards
04
Advise senior executives and professionals on all aspects of the employment relationship
05
Deliver timely responses and pragmatic, cost-effective solutions to clients ranging from PLCs to SMEs
06
Drive business development and contribute to shaping the team's future strategy
07
Manage and develop a client following or referral network
08
Collaborate with the dedicated Professional Skills Employment Lawyer and in-house Counsel on complex matters and team development
Candidate profile
Who we're
looking for.
i
Director or Partner level employment lawyer
ii
A good following or referral network
iii
Ambition and skills to help lead and grow the team
iv
Strong interest in business development and strategic team growth
v
Proven technical excellence in employment law
vi
Strong client service mindset with the ability to deliver pragmatic, cost-effective solutions
vii
Collaborative team player aligned to an inclusive, supportive culture
viii
Flexible approach to working location — role can be based out of any of 13 UK offices
Why this role
The honest
upside.
01
Join a market-leading, Band 1 Chambers ranked Employment practice
02
Work alongside 45+ employment specialists across the country
03
Multiple offices ranked top tier in Legal 500 and Top Ranked by Chambers & Partners
04
Dedicated Professional Skills Employment Lawyer and in-house Counsel supporting the team
05
Flexible working arrangements and access to cutting-edge legal tech
06
Friendly, dynamic team with circa 45% growth over the past 4 years
07
Real opportunity to shape strategy and lead future growth
08
Inclusive, diverse culture — 'Firm of the Year' at the UK Diversity Legal Awards; Silver Investors in People
09
Choose from 13 UK office locations (Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield, Nottingham, Oxford, Derby, London, Milton Keynes, Liverpool, Leicester, Glasgow, Manchester, Bristol)
What happens next
No CV blasted
without your say-so.
Step one
A proper conversation. 20 minutes, by phone or in person — about you, the firm and whether this actually fits.
Step two
Firm name disclosed. Only when you're qualified in and comfortable. Detailed brief and live mandates shared.
Step three
Submission & prep. CV sent only on your express permission. Tailored interview prep and honest offer support throughout.
