Head of Employment & Partner / Solicitor

Venn Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious regional law firm in the UK is seeking a Head of Department & Partner in Employment Law to lead and grow their team. This role involves mentoring staff, providing strategic advice, and managing a diverse client base. The ideal candidate should be a qualified solicitor with over 5 years of experience in employment law and aspirations towards partnership. The firm offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and flexible working arrangements, alongside attractive perks including healthcare and bonus schemes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Bonus schemes

BUPA healthcare

Paid parking

Long-service awards

Death in service

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in employment law of at least 5 years.
• Demonstrable aspirations towards partnership.

Responsibilities

• Lead employment law matters across a broad client base.
• Provide high-quality advice on complex employment issues.
• Mentor and develop the employment team.
• Support cross-department collaborations as needed.

Skills

Technical drafting skills

Advocacy skills

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Client-focused mindset

Communication skills

Education

Qualified solicitor (5+ PQE)

Job description

Are you an Employment Law specialist looking to lead and shape a dynamic team with new Partner position?

A prestigious and ambitious regional law firm is seeking a Head of Department & Partner in Employment Law , based in their North Cambridgeshire office, to step into a senior leadership role.

Role Overview

Join a modern and supportive team environment where work-life balance is genuinely recognised. You’ll lead and grow the Employment Law department, working with a diverse mix of private and public sector clients. This role is ideal for someone with a strong track record representing both employers and employees, who also thrives mentoring teams and driving strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead employment law matters across a broad client base, including tribunal litigation
• Provide high-quality, accessible advice on complex employment issues
• Mentor, guide, and develop the employment team
• Support cross-department collaborations as needed

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with notable experience in employment law (5+PQE)
• Demonstrable aspirations towards partnership
• Excellent technical, drafting, and advocacy skills
• Strong commercial awareness and client-focused mindset
• Articulate communicator, able to simplify complex issues
• Organised, deadline-driven, and resilient under pressure

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary aligned with your experience
• Generous leave annual leave and birthday off
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enjoy perks like bonus schemes, BUPA healthcare, paid parking, long-service awards
• Death in service and bonus scheme

If you're interested, or know anyone that might be, please apply via this advertisement or send your CV to [e-mail]