Lead Employment Law: Build & Grow Your Dept

Thblegal

Braintree

Hybrid

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Thblegal in Braintree, Essex, seeks an experienced Employment Solicitor to establish and head a new Employment Law Department. You will lead from the ground up, shape strategy, recruit a team, and deliver a profitable employment law offering.

The role requires 6-10+ years PQE with England and Wales practising certificate, strong business development, and ability to build a client following while meeting billing targets. Flexible working available.

Qualifications

  • 6-10+ years PQE in employment law or equivalent experience.
  • Hold a current practising certificate for England and Wales.
  • Proven leadership, business development, and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and lead the firm’s Employment Law Department.
  • Advise employers and employees on a broad range of employment law matters.
  • Recruit, mentor, and manage the department team.
  • Meet billing and profitability targets.
  • Develop cross-referrals and strategic partnerships.

Skills

Leadership
Business development
Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified Employment Solicitor

Job description

Thblegal in Braintree, Essex, seeks an experienced Employment Solicitor to establish and head a new Employment Law Department. You will lead from the ground up, shape strategy, recruit a team, and deliver a profitable employment law offering.

The role requires 6-10+ years PQE with England and Wales practising certificate, strong business development, and ability to build a client following while meeting billing targets. Flexible working available.

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