Partner - Employment Law

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK seeks a seasoned Employment Lawyer for a Salaried Partner position within its expanding Employment Law team. This role offers a unique leadership opportunity, managing complex matters and mentoring junior lawyers while contributing to business growth. Ideal candidates will have substantial PQE, strong litigation and advisory skills, and the potential to shape the direction of the practice.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Private medical cover

Ongoing training and mentoring

Clear career progression pathways

Healthy work-life balance

Modern working practices

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE in Employment Law required.
• Experience at Senior Associate or Counsel level preferred.
• Track record in litigation and advisory work.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex employment matters and advise clients on issues.
• Handle Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to strategic business development.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Client relationship management

Litigation experience

Advisory skills

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

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Are you a seasoned Employment Lawyer looking to step into a Partnership role with the support and infrastructure of a successful full-service firm? We’re working in partnership with a highly regarded London practice that is looking to appoint a Salaried Partner to join their growing Employment Law team, working alongside two experienced Partners on a wide variety of high-quality respondent-focused matters.

This is an outstanding opportunity to play a key leadership role in a team that’s expanding in line with growing client demand—offering excellent career prospects, a strong platform, and the chance to shape the future of the department.

The Role

You’ll join as a key senior figure in the team, leading complex employment matters and advising a broad client base on contentious and non-contentious issues. With a 70/30 split in favour of respondent work, the role includes:

• Handling complex Employment Tribunal and High Court litigation
• Advising on TUPE, redundancy, discrimination, whistleblowing and senior exits
• Working closely with clients ranging from SMEs to large corporates
• Contributing to strategic business development and client relationship management
• Mentoring and supervising junior lawyers within the team
• Supporting the firm’s wider employment offering and cross-practice collaboration

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified solicitor with 7+ years’ PQE in Employment Law (guideline only)
• Current or previous experience at Senior Associate or Counsel level, ideally within a respected firm
• A strong respondent-side background, with a track record in both litigation and advisory work
• Commercial acumen and confidence in managing senior client relationships
• Demonstrated ability or potential to lead, grow and develop a practice
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset, aligned with the firm’s inclusive culture

Why Join This Firm?

Join two established Partners in a fast-growing team

Full-service platform with strong internal referral networks

Freedom to help shape the team and drive the strategy forward

Realistic and transparent path to equity (if desired)

A healthy work-life balance, progressive culture, and modern working practices

• Competitive salary (salaried partnership level)
• Discretionary bonus
• Private medical cover
• Clear career progression pathways
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and business development support

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to lead within a collaborative and ambitious team, we’d love to hear from you. This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role with real impact and long-term potential.

Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Experience and PQE are used as a guide, but we welcome applications from those able to demonstrate the required skills and capabilities.