Employment Partner or Director - Manchester

Freeths; Manchester; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Cutting-edge legal tech

Job summary

Freeths is seeking a Director or Partner level employment lawyer to join our Employment Team in Manchester. You will lead a high-calibre practice, leveraging an established client base and referral network to drive growth and strategic direction across the firm.

The role demands strong leadership, a track record in business development, and the ability to shape the team’s future strategy. We value flexibility and cutting-edge legal technology to deliver outstanding client service.

Qualifications

• Director- or Partner-level employment lawyer with a strong following or referral network.
• Proven ability to win and grow client relationships.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing employment teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the employment team across the firm.
• Develop and pursue business opportunities through client networks.
• Contribute to the team’s future strategy and direction.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Strategic planning

Client network

Education

Qualified employment lawyer

Job description

About the Freeths Employment Team

Our Employment, Pensions and Immigration team comprises more than 50 specialists across our 12 offices nationwide and is led by Rena Magdani, National Head of Employment, Pensions & Immigration. Rena is ranked Band 1 by Chambers & Partners and is recognised in The Legal 500 Hall of Fame for Employment.

We provide a specialist employment law and HR advisory service to a range of companies from PLCs to SMEs. This includes advice on disciplinary and grievance matters, unfair dismissal, discrimination, TUPE, whistleblowing, redundancy, restructures and strategic advice to senior management teams and boards. We also advise senior executives and professionals in all aspects of the employment relationship. We have established a reputation for providing timely responses and pragmatic, cost-effective solutions.

A number of our highly regarded teams are ranked in the top tier for employment in the Legal 500 and Top Ranked by Chambers & Partners and many of our employment lawyers are ranked as recommended lawyers / leading individuals in these publications.

The team benefits from having their own dedicated Professional Skills Employment Lawyerwho supports the team withbusiness development, technical training, andcomplex employment law matters and in addition a specialist in house Counsel to support in delivering excellent client advice and care.

All of our lawyers benefit from flexible working arrangements, a supportive leadership team and access to cutting-edge legal tech.

Freeths is widely recognised for our inclusive attitude and diversity, winning ‘Firm of the Year’ at the UK Diversity Legal Awards and we have achieved Gold in the Investors in People Award.

The role

The team has shownsignificant growth, expanding bycirca 45% over the past 4 years and we are now seeking a further Director or Partner Level employment lawyer to join our friendly and dynamic team. You will have a good following or referral network with the ambition and skills to help lead and grow the team. The team continues to experience rapid growth, so this role would suit someone who is looking to get involved in business development and shaping the teams’ future strategy.

Smart. Bold. Together. We Are Freeths.