Employment Legal Director

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Un cabinet d'avocats bien établi recherche un directeur juridique avec plus de 8 ans d'expérience PQE. Ce rôle stratégique offre un excellent chemin vers le partenariat et implique la représentation de clients sur des affaires complexes dans un cadre collaboratif et inclusif. Des options de travail hybride et flexible sont offertes, ainsi que des avantages tels que l'assurance médicale privée et des protections de revenus.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Dental cover

Income protection

Option to buy and sell annual leave

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE d'une firme réputée.
• Expérience en tant que Senior Associate ou Legal Director.
• Capacité démontrée en développement commercial.

Responsibilities

• Représenter des dirigeants et entreprises sur des affaires contentieuses et non-contentieuses complexes.
• Travailler sur des questions de discrimination, de licenciement, et de restructuration.

Skills

Business Development

Education

Qualified Lawyer (8+ years PQE)

Job description

Legal Director with 8+ years’ PQE sought for a L500 Employment Department

The Opportunity

This is a strategic hire for a busy employment team, with a strong and growing client base. Given the steady pipeline of high-quality work already in place, there’s no pressure to bring a following.

The role offers a clear and well-supported path to partnership within two to three years, with the firm committed to investing in your progression from the outset.

This role will see you represent senior executives and businesses on high-profile, complex contentious and non-contentious matters including discrimination, whistleblowing, partner disputes, restructures, and re-organisations.

The Firm

Our client is a well-established, full-service firm offering a blend of high-calibre work and a genuinely supportive culture. The firm hold over 40 L500 and Chambers rankings.

The firm attracts a diverse client base, including entrepreneurs, private clients and SMEs, across a range of sectors such as financial services, media & entertainment and health & social care.

Culturally, the firm and employment department specifically are inclusive and collaborative, encouraging career development at all levels. The firm are proud of their B Corp certification and strong pro-bono contributions, playing an active role in the local community.

Requirements

• 8+ years’ PQE, gained from a reputable firm
• Several years in a Senior Associate or Legal Director role
• Exposure to a broad range of employment matters, including representing senior executives
• The ability to demonstrate experience and interest in business development
• Hybrid and flexible work options
• Private medical insurance and dental cover
• Income protection
• Option to buy and sell annual leave

To be considered for this opportunity please contact Sophie Cogger at Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

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Created on 26/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom