Partner - Employment

JMC Legal Recruitment

London

On-site

GBP 150,000 - 250,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Transparent route to equity

Flexible working

Strong internal referral network

Job summary

A respected legal recruitment firm in the City of London is seeking an experienced Employment Partner to join their growing employment team. This role involves delivering strategic advice across various employment matters and working collaboratively within a partner-led environment. Ideal candidates will have expertise in both contentious and non-contentious employment law, and possess strong client relationship capabilities.

Qualifications

You will be an experienced Employment Partner or a senior lawyer ready for partnership.
Strong expertise in both contentious and non-contentious employment law is required.
Ability to advise across the full spectrum of employment matters.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-level advice to a sophisticated client base.
Join a respected team to drive the department forward.
Advise on litigation, TUPE, discrimination, and restructures.

Skills

Contentious employment law

Non-contentious employment law

Client relationship building

Commercial insight

Job description

Overview

Legal Talent Specialist at JMC Legal Recruitment

Employment Partner | City of London

Are you seeking a firm where your employment law expertise is genuinely valued, your advice is respected, and your voice shapes the future of the practice? This respected City firm offers an outstanding platform for an Employment Partner to thrive in a collaborative, high-calibre environment with a clear route to equity.

The Firm

This full-service firm has carved out a strong reputation in the City for delivering top-tier legal services with a boutique feel. Known for its partner-led approach, the firm places client relationships and quality of service above all else. With key strengths across corporate, litigation, private client, and real estate, its employment practice plays a vital role in supporting clients across the full business life cycle.

The culture is entrepreneurial and truly collaborative, encouraging autonomy while offering the infrastructure, cross-referral network and leadership support of a well-established practice.

The Employment Practice

The employment team is highly ranked and praised for its deep technical knowledge, commercial insight, and responsiveness. Their work spans both contentious and non-contentious matters, with notable strengths in:

High-value tribunal and High Court litigation
TUPE and employment support on corporate and real estate transactions
Senior executive exits, board-level disputes, and team moves
Whistleblowing, discrimination, equal pay, and complex grievance issues
Restructuring, redundancy and advisory projects for SMEs and multinational clients
LLP and partnership matters
Drafting and negotiating employment contracts, policies and handbooks

Clients include senior executives, professional services firms, corporates, charities, family offices, insolvency practitioners and entrepreneurs. The team regularly advises across sectors, including financial services, media, fashion, tech, and hospitality.

You will be joining an experienced and respected team, working alongside other partners to drive the department forward and deliver high-level advice to a sophisticated client base.

Why Join This Firm

Highly ranked, full-spectrum employment practice with a strong City reputation
True partner-led approach with direct client contact and decision-making influence
A platform that values both litigation and strategic advisory work
Strong internal referral network from corporate, real estate, litigation and private wealth teams
Collegiate, entrepreneurial culture with flexible working and a personal touch
Transparent and achievable route to equity with a genuinely substantial equity model
Professionally managed, profitable and stable practice with long-term opportunity

About You

You will be an experienced Employment Partner or a senior lawyer ready for partnership
Strong expertise in both contentious and non-contentious employment law
Ability to advise across the full spectrum of employment matters, including litigation, TUPE, discrimination, senior exits and restructures
Commercially minded, client-focused, and confident, building long-term relationships
A following is welcome but not essential. This firm values quality, ambition and cultural fit

This is a standout opportunity to join a successful and growing employment team within one of the City’s most respected independent law firms.

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact us in confidence to learn more.

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