Employment Partner

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Employment Partner to join its dynamic team in the West End. This is a unique opportunity to propel your career forward in a well-respected Legal 500 law firm, known for its supportive culture and excellent financial packages. The firm offers a friendly atmosphere with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and career progression. As an Employment Partner, you will manage a diverse range of employment law matters, from Employment Tribunals to data protection issues, while also leading and mentoring junior lawyers. If you are looking for a role that combines high-quality work with a great team environment, this position could be your perfect fit.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Equity opportunities

Regular staff events

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Must be an Employment Partner with a strong background in business development.
• Experience in mentoring junior team members is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle all forms of employment law issues for clients.
• Build and develop a varied caseload with a commercial emphasis.

Skills

Employment Law

Business Development

Team Leadership

Job description

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This well-renowned and explosive firm requires an Employment Partner to add to its roster. Modern, dynamic and forward-thinking, this practice has an opportunity which could lead to an Equity Partnership in the future. This would be a great opportunity for someone looking to propel their career forward in a well-respected and growing, Legal 500 law firm. This practice is renowned for its fantastic financial packages and job satisfaction among its team.

The firm
This Legal 500-ranked firm has recently merged with another practice. They are a modern firm with traditional values, there is a family feel which runs throughout the firm and has visited them many times myself, there is always a warmness felt no matter who you speak to, junior or senior.

The firm has two offices, one in the West End and one in Hampstead, North London. There is a nice social aspect to working at the firm, with regular events for staff and their families.

The firm has been established for 15+ years and has grown year on year and now has a head count of over 50 members of staff. The company has attracted many lawyers out of the city who are looking to deal still with a high quality of work but want better work-life balance, progression, and prospects.

You will find that they punch above their weight regarding the quality of work. The firm is dynamic, innovative, and quick to adapt to changing market trends. The team has a friendly, supportive, and progressive culture which has allowed them to have a staff retention rate of 95% in recent years.

The role
The firm is seeking to hire an Employment Partner for its West End office. You will be at the forefront of this industry-leading team, working with the Partners to drive the department forwards.

You will handle all forms of employment law issues for commercial and private clients and build and develop your caseload with a commercial emphasis. You will be expected to be able to handle matters including but not limited to; Employment Tribunals, TUPE, Covenant Disputes, and data protection, amongst other elements. These specialisms would make for a very interesting and varied caseload.

Requirements

• You will be an Employment Partner
• You will have experience in business development
• Experience in leading and mentoring more junior members of a team is essential

Salary is above market rate and negotiable depending on your background and level of experience, plus an excellent benefits package. Equity is on offer for the right level candidate/clear route into Equity within a PEP over £500k+.

This is a stand-out opportunity for an Employment Partner to join this Legal 500-ranked firm, based in their West End office.