Employment Partner

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading Legal firm in Oxford is seeking an exceptional Employment Partner. This senior role is ideal for a professional looking to build a practice within a firm known for excellence and innovation. Responsibilities include advising on employment law, leading litigation, and developing business initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in employment law and strong leadership skills. A competitive salary and generous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE in employment law required.
• Experience in handling complex employment issues essential.
• Strong communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on employment law matters.
• Lead and manage high-value employment litigation.
• Mentor junior lawyers and support their development.
• Develop and grow the employment practice.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Client relationship management

Strategic legal advice

Business development

Employment law expertise

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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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