Employment Solicitor (Partner)

Overview

Senior employment lawyer with a proven track record is sought to join as Partner to lead and grow a respected employment practice. You will advise diverse clients—employers, HR professionals and executives—on complex contentious and non-contentious matters, including tribunals, restructures, TUPE, and workforce planning. You’ll shape strategy, nurture senior relationships, and drive business development while gaining autonomy to build your own client base and contribute to firm growth.

Pay / Benefits

• excellent salary & benefits package
• flexible working
• progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Advise employers, HR and senior executives on complex employment matters (both contentious and non-contentious)
• Draft contracts, policies, and HR documentation; manage disciplinary and grievance issues
• Handle Employment Tribunal matters including unfair dismissal and discrimination
• Lead high-value restructures, TUPE and workforce planning projects
• Provide strategic advisory support to senior management and boards
• Engage in business development and growth initiatives for the Employment team
• Develop and grow client relationships and networks; contribute to department direction and firm strategy

Key requirements

• 10+ years PQE
• strong track record in contentious and non-contentious employment law
• excellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills
• established client following and professional network
• commercial, solutions-focused mindset
• ability to lead and influence as a senior practitioner

• commercially minded
• solutions-focused
• strong communication and relationship-building
• Employment Tribunal litigation
• advisory work on day-to-day HR issues, contracts and policies
• restructures and TUPE

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