Lead, Employment Knowledge & Practice

Sellick Partnership; Oxford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Law Specialist to head its Professional Support Unit in Oxford. This senior role involves leading a team and providing high-quality know-how, training, and guidance while shaping best practices. Ideal candidates are senior employment lawyers with strong drafting and analytical skills and a collaborative mindset. The role offers a flexible and comprehensive benefits package, contributing to a work-life balanced environment.

Benefits

Flexible and comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative culture

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Senior employment lawyer with strong technical expertise.
• Experience or strong interest in professional support or knowledge roles.
• Confident and collaborative with commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Employment Professional Support Unit.
• Act as a senior technical authority on employment law.
• Create and maintain precedents, guidance, and know-how.

Skills

Technical expertise in employment law

Strong drafting skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder-management skills

Job description

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Law Specialist to head its Professional Support Unit in Oxford. This senior role involves leading a team and providing high-quality know-how, training, and guidance while shaping best practices. Ideal candidates are senior employment lawyers with strong drafting and analytical skills and a collaborative mindset. The role offers a flexible and comprehensive benefits package, contributing to a work-life balanced environment.