Employment Partner

Sellick Partnership Limited - Private Practice; Oxford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Legal 500 firm in Oxford is looking for an experienced Employment Partner to strengthen its practice. This role will involve advising clients on complex employment law matters, managing high-profile cases, and fostering practice growth through strategic development. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years PQE in employment law, a proven track record in litigation, and the ability to mentor junior lawyers. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE in employment law required.
• Experience in contentious and non-contentious matters essential.
• Strong track record with dismissals and tribunal litigation.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on employment law issues.
• Lead and manage employment litigation.
• Supervise junior lawyers while fostering their development.

Skills

Advising on employment law matters

Business development

Mentoring junior lawyers

Handling tribunal litigation

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

We're currently working with a leading Legal 500 firm based in Oxford that's seeking an exceptional Employment Partner. This is a standout opportunity for a senior employment law specialist looking to take their career to the next level within a firm known for its excellence, innovation, and supportive culture. This role would involve building up a practice, so it would be a fantastic opportunity for those who want to make something their own.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advise clients on the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, redundancies, TUPE, and employment tribunal claims.
• Provide strategic advice to corporate clients, HR teams, and senior executives on complex employment issues, risk management, and compliance.
• Lead and manage high-value and high-profile employment litigation, including tribunal and High Court claims.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and trainees, supporting their technical development and progression within the team.
• Develop and grow the employment practice through business development initiatives, networking, and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Work collaboratively with corporate, commercial, and regulatory teams on transactions, due diligence, and cross-practice matters.
• Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, and departmental leadership within the wider firm.
• Represent the firm at industry events, seminars, and professional forums, enhancing the firm's profile in employment law.
• Monitor legal developments, ensuring clients and the team stay up to date with changing legislation and best practices.
• Promote a culture of excellence, innovation, and client-focused service within the employment team.

The successful candidate:

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 8+ years PQE in employment law.
• Extensive experience advising employers and/or senior executives on both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Strong track record of handling complex issues such as dismissals, discrimination, whistleblowing, TUPE, restructures, and tribunal litigation.
• Demonstrable success in business development, client relationship management, and practice growth.
• Prior experience at Partner level or as a Senior Associate/Legal Director ready to step up.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with experience mentoring junior lawyers.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to provide strategic and pragmatic legal advice.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• A commitment to maintaining high professional standards and staying up to date with legal developments.

In exchange, the firm is willing to offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package.

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For more information, contact Faith Kelly at Sellick Partnership, or apply within.

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