Employment Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Annual leave

Health cash plan

Bonus schemes

Training & Development

Free onsite parking

Death in service

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking an experienced Employment Partner (Head of Department) for a leading Oxfordshire practice. The role involves steering the employment team, handling high-level matters for private individuals, SMEs, and national corporates, and contributing to strategic growth.

The successful candidate will advise on contentious and non-contentious issues, including TUPE and director level settlements, with potential for shareholder participation in the firm.

Qualifications

• Senior Employment Solicitor with 8+ years PQE.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication with individuals and business contacts.
• Work well independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Employment team and drive practice development.
• Advise clients on contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Handle corporate support matters, TUPE, and director settlements.
• Work with private individuals, SMEs, and national corporates.

Skills

8+ PQE

Deadline-driven

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

Employment Partner (Head of Department) – Up to £100,000 + Benefits + Bonus

This is a superb opportunity to join an award-winning, modern, dynamic, and supportive legal 500 firm offering specialist quality legal advice to commercial clients and private individuals.

The Team has a strong and growing reputation in the Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Thames Valley market and they work for clients both locally and nationally.

Due to succession planning in the team, it is now seeking to appoint an experienced Employment Lawyer to lead the team to work alongside existing partners, driving a resilient and varied legal practice.

The successful candidate will be advising individuals on both contentious and non-contentious issues including corporate support matters, TUPE and Director level settlement agreements etc.

You’ll be acting for a range of clients from private individuals, to SME, OMB and national corporate's.

This would also be a suitable opportunity for an Employment Senior Associate looking to step up to a Head of department position with an opportunity to be a shareholder in the firm.

The Candidate

• A Senior Employment Solicitor with between 8 years+ PQE
• Ability to work to deadlines/targets, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Professional and effective communication with individuals and business contacts

The Benefits and How to Apply

• 28-30 days annual leave (dependant on starting level) plus bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Long term absence cover
• Professional subscriptions
• Health cash plan
• Annual pay reviews
• Two Bonus schemes – personal and department
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Supportive working environment
• Free onsite parking
• Death in service between 4x salary