Employment Partner - Hybrid

QED Legal LLP; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Nottingham seeks an experienced Employment Partner to join their growing team. This role offers the chance to handle diverse employment matters while leading a supportive team in a dynamic environment. Enjoy hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to shape the future of the firm.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Free on-site parking

Annual Partner Bonus

30 days annual leave + UK Bank Holidays

Extra days off for birthday and holidays

Private Bupa healthcare

Enhanced pension – 5% matched contribution

Group Life Assurance – 4x salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted legal fees and free will services

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 7+ years PQE in employment law.
• Experienced in contentious and non-contentious work.
• Desirable exposure to corporate support work.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of employment matters.
• Lead and mentor a small team.
• Advise on dismissals, TUPE, and discrimination.

Skills

Commercial thinking

Client-focused approach

Team leadership

Collaboration

Education

Qualified solicitor

7+ years PQE in employment law

Job description

Employment Partner – Nottingham
£80,000 to £125,000
Legal 500 Firm

The Firm

My client is a well-established, forward-thinking law Legal 500 firm with a strong presence in the East Midlands and beyond. Known for their supportive culture and long-standing relationships with clients, they’ve built an excellent reputation across a range of legal disciplines, including a thriving Employment team.

With consistently high client satisfaction ratings and glowing reviews across reviewing platforms, they’re a firm where people feel genuinely valued – both clients and employees alike. The working environment is dynamic yet friendly, offering high-quality work without the corporate red tape.

Are you looking to join a law firm where your voice matters, and your career can truly flourish?



The Role

Due to continued growth, my client is looking to recruit a senior-level Employment Partner to join their Nottingham office. The role will suit someone with strong technical skills and a commercial approach, ready to play a key part in the ongoing development of the Employment team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Handling a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious employment matters
  
  
• Acting for a diverse client base including commercial clients in manufacturing, retail, and tech sectors, as well as some personal employment work
  
  
• Advising on dismissals, TUPE, discrimination, protected conversations, and day-to-day HR support
  
  
• Providing corporate support on employment matters during M&A transactions and restructures
  
  
• Leading and mentoring a small team (initially two direct reports)
  
  
• Playing an active role in business development and strategic planning for the team
  
  

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys the mix of hands-on client work and team leadership in a flexible, open environment.


You

• A qualified solicitor with 7+ years PQE in employment law
  
  
• Experienced across both contentious and non-contentious work
  
  
• Previous exposure to corporate support work is desirable
  
  
• Comfortable leading or mentoring a team – or ready to step into that role
  
  
• A commercial thinker with a client-focused approach
  
  
• Someone who enjoys collaborating with colleagues in a positive, supportive environment
  
  
  

Looking to move to a firm where you can shape the future of a growing team while maintaining a great work/life balance?


Benefits

• Hybrid working – typically 3 days in the office and 2 from home
  
  
• Free on-site parking
  
  
• Annual Partner Bonus
  
  
• 30 days annual leave + UK Bank Holidays
  
  
• Extra days off for your birthday, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve (if they fall on working days)
  
  
• Private Bupa healthcare – family cover included
  
  
• Free healthcare cashback plan for you and your family
  
  
• Enhanced pension – 5% matched contribution
  
  
• Option to buy up to 3 additional holiday days
  
  
• Group Life Assurance – 4x salary
  
  
• Enhanced maternity pay
  
  
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
  
• On-the-spot reward vouchers and life event gifts
  
  
• Paid volunteer days and quarterly social events
  
  
• Cycle to Work, EV Scheme, and Tech/Home salary sacrifice schemes
  
  
• Free Independent Financial Advice
  
  
• Hardship loans – interest-free
  
  
• Discounted legal fees and free will services
  
  

If you are an experienced Employment Solicitor looking for a senior role, or are already in a Senior Employment position and looking for a change at a well-established firm in Nottingham, then apply online! Or contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal Recruitment today.