Head of Employment – Strategic Leader

Yolk Recruitment; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment seeks a Partner/Head of Employment to take strategic leadership of its Employment practice in the South West England region. This senior role focuses on shaping the department, growing the client base and guiding talent development rather than solely billing work.

You will collaborate with senior leadership to design and implement a clear strategy, lead a growing team, and strengthen client relationships while driving sustainable profitability for the firm.

Qualifications

• Significant experience practising Employment law in England & Wales.
• Experience leading, managing or developing a team.
• Track record of developing client relationships and/or winning new work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a clear strategy for the Employment department.
• Grow the firm's Employment offering and identify opportunities for sustainable growth.
• Recruit, develop and retain Employment lawyers and mentor the team.
• Provide leadership, direction and relationship management across the department.
• Build strong client and referrer relationships and pursue cross-referral opportunities.
• Support business development and raise the firm's profile in the market.
• Monitor market developments to identify future growth areas.
• Shape department processes, structure and service offerings in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Balance strategic aims with practical delivery and client experience.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Job description

Yolk Recruitment seeks a Partner/Head of Employment to take strategic leadership of its Employment practice in the South West England region. This senior role focuses on shaping the department, growing the client base and guiding talent development rather than solely billing work.

You will collaborate with senior leadership to design and implement a clear strategy, lead a growing team, and strengthen client relationships while driving sustainable profitability for the firm.