Employment Partner

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Partner or Senior Lawyer for its new Manchester office. This role offers the chance to contribute to the firm's growth in the North West, with responsibilities including business development and practice direction influence. Candidates should have a strong following or referral network and excellent leadership skills. A competitive salary of £120,000-£180,000 and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Access to high-quality work

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Strong following or solid referral network is preferred.
• Experience in employment law is essential.
• Proven track record in influencing practice direction.

Responsibilities

• Playing an active role in business development.
• Influencing the future direction of the practice.
• Working closely with a supportive wider Employment group.

Skills

Business development

Leadership skills

Collaborating across offices

Job description

Employment Partner / Senior Lawyer - Top 100 UK Law Firm

Location: Manchester City Centre
Salary: £120,000-£180,000

A well-regarded Top 100 UK law firm, long respected for the strength of its practice in the South, is continuing its ambitious expansion with the opening of a new Manchester office. As part of this growth, the firm is seeking an experienced Employment Partner or Senior Lawyer to help establish and develop its presence in the North West.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent role for a driven and commercially focused partner who is excited by the prospect of shaping a team from the ground up. You will ideally bring a strong following or a solid referral network (although not essential), along with the ambition and leadership skills needed to contribute to the long-term strategy of the Manchester office.

Responsibilities include:

• Playing an active role in business development
• Influencing the future direction of the practice
• Collaborating with colleagues across multiple offices
• Working closely with a supportive and dynamic wider Employment group across both the North and South

Why Join?

• A genuinely exciting time to join a firm entering a new phase of growth in Manchester
• Access to high-quality work and long-standing national clients
• The chance to build and shape a growing team with the support of a well-respected national practice
• A very competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package

Interested? Let's Talk

If you're curious but not quite ready to commit, the firm is very open to informal initial conversations, including coffees, before entering any formal process.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Aimee Mann at Sellick Partnership.

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