Employment Partner

Synergy Personnel Services; Chester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

National and international client base

Flexible culture

Development opportunities

Job summary

Top 50 UK Law Firm in Chester is seeking an Employment Partner to lead on complex matters across contentious and non-contentious workstreams. You will work with major corporates, public sector bodies, and growing SMEs, guiding strategic client development and mentoring junior talent.

The role offers a platform with national reach, a collaborative culture, and a strong emphasis on practice growth and leadership within the team.

Qualifications

• Senior employment lawyer with partner-level experience.
• Proven client following or strong business case.
• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious employment work.
• Passion for leadership and mentoring.
• Strategic, collaborative and commercial approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex, high-impact employment matters for diverse clients.
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers within the team.
• Drive strategic client development and contribute to practice growth.
• Shape the direction of the employment practice and firm-wide initiatives.

Skills

Senior employment law

Partner level

Client development

Mentoring

Strategic mindset

Leadership

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Employment Partner - Top 50 UK Law Firm - Chester

Are you a senior Employment lawyer looking for a platform that truly values strategic input, supports your ambition, and offers national reach with a human touch? We are working closely with a Top 50 UK law firm to identify a dynamic Employment Partner to join their thriving and highly respected Employment team.

Why this firm?

This is a standout opportunity with a firm renowned for its inclusive culture, client-centric approach, and robust infrastructure to support lateral Partner moves. You'll be joining a national Employment team consistently ranked in legal directories, with the support of exceptional peers, forward-thinking leadership, and a full-service platform that understands the value of collaboration.

The Role

As an Employment Partner, you'll lead on complex and high-impact matters across both contentious and non-contentious workstreams. Clients span major corporates, public sector bodies, and high-growth SMEs - many with long-standing relationships. You'll be key to the team's continued growth and success, contributing to strategic client development, mentoring junior talent, and shaping the direction of the practice.

Key Areas of Focus Include:

• Bespoke training and advisory for senior leadership & HR
• TUPE and business transfers (domestic and cross-border)
• Corporate support on mergers, acquisitions & restructuring
• Employment litigation and dispute resolution
• Redundancy programmes and workforce restructuring
• Navigating trade union engagement and collective issues
• Specialist HR advice on performance, grievance & conduct
• Leading sensitive and high-stakes investigations
• Delivering strategic employment law solutions to complex challenges

What We're Looking For:

• A proven track record as a senior Employment lawyer, ideally already operating at Partner level or a Legal Director ready to step up
• Strong client following or the ability to demonstrate a compelling business case
• Expertise across both contentious and non-contentious employment work
• Genuine interest in leadership, mentoring and growing the team
• Strategic mindset and a collaborative, commercial approach

What's On Offer:

• Competitive Partner-level remuneration £80K - £400K
• Strong national and international client base
• Supportive, down-to-earth culture with real flexibility
• Investment in your development and practice growth
• A real voice in how the team and wider firm evolves