Employment Partner

PT group; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

PT group in Royal Leamington Spa is seeking an experienced Employment Law Partner to lead their national Employment, HR, and Immigration practice. The successful candidate will shape and grow the practice, working closely with the Joint Head of Office while managing a diverse team and caseload.

The role requires a qualified solicitor with substantial experience, focusing on business development, client relationships, and providing expert legal advice. The position comes with various benefits, including income protection and a bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in Employment Law.
• Experience in managing teams and practice areas.
• Comfortable with high-value and complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the employment practice.
• Deliver expert advice across employment, HR, and immigration matters.
• Mentor junior team members and promote professional development.

Skills

Employment Law expertise

Leadership

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

About The Role

Employment Law Partner – Leamington Spa

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and ambitious employment law solicitor to join our national Employment, HR and Immigration practice as a partner, leading our offer in Leamington Spa. Whether you are an experienced partner seeking a new opportunity or a senior associate/legal director ready to step into partnership for the first time, this role offers the ideal setting to thrive.

As Head of Employment in Leamington, you will play a key role in shaping and growing the practice within our newest office, contributing to the energy, ambition and momentum of an expanding presence in the region. Working alongside our Joint Heads of Office, you will support business development activities and help drive the success of the Leamington office as it enters an exciting new chapter.

You will lead a team of varying experience levels, while managing a high‑quality and diverse caseload. There is plenty of work to pick up from day one, giving you an immediate platform from which to build your profile, strengthen client relationships and drive growth of the employment offering both locally and nationally.

The Employment Team

Our Employment team offers specialist advice on all aspects of Employment, HR and Immigration law. We are passionate about our work and care deeply about the people and organisations we support. Our clients are diverse and include PLCs, SMEs and major national and international employers, across both the public and private sectors – from education, healthcare and local government to manufacturing, aviation, recruitment and professional services, as well as private individuals, senior executives and public figures.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to our growing Midlands practice, working closely with the Joint Head of Office.
• Deliver expert advice across a broad spectrum of employment, HR and immigration matters.
• Build and maintain relationships with a diverse client base including public and private sector organisations, PLCs, SMEs and individuals; there is also scope to get involved in international matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues across HCR to deliver holistic legal support and identify cross‑selling opportunities.
• Mentor junior team members and create an environment of continuous professional development and excellence.
• Actively contribute to business development and enhancing our market profile in the region.

About You

• A qualified solicitor with substantial experience in Employment Law.
• Ideally have a respondent background; a mix of claimant and respondent experience is acceptable.
• Technically sound and comfortable dealing with high‑value, high‑profile and complex matters.
• Capable of managing teams and developing practice areas.
• Commercially savvy and confident in business development.
• Collaborative, client‑focused and ambitious.

Benefits

• Income protection
• Private medical insurance
• Sight tests / glasses discounts
• Car loans
• Scottish Widows pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life assurance
• One‑third gym membership contribution
• Flu vaccinations

Equal Opportunities Statement

As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we promote diversity and inclusiveness and are an armed forces‑friendly organisation.