Senior Employment Partner | Lead, Advisory & Disputes

JMC Legal Recruitment; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected regional legal firm in Ipswich is seeking a Senior Employment Partner with 10+ years' PQE. The role involves delivering strategic employment law advice, managing contentious matters, and mentoring junior lawyers. You will join a team praised for its clear, strategic advice supporting businesses across diverse sectors. This position offers the unique opportunity to shape the team direction and take on high-stakes employer work. Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in managing tribunal matters are essential.

Benefits

High-quality employer work

Supportive culture with professional standards

Opportunities for mentorship and team leadership

Qualifications

• Significant experience advising employers across contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Confident handling of restructures and TUPE processes.
• Natural relationship builder with strong business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic, commercially grounded advice on employment law matters.
• Lead client training sessions, seminars, and compliance initiatives.
• Manage and represent contentious matters at tribunal.

Skills

Strategic advisory work

Contentious matters handling

Relationship building

Public speaking

Mentoring junior lawyers

Education

10+ years' PQE

Job description

A respected regional legal firm in Ipswich is seeking a Senior Employment Partner with 10+ years' PQE. The role involves delivering strategic employment law advice, managing contentious matters, and mentoring junior lawyers. You will join a team praised for its clear, strategic advice supporting businesses across diverse sectors. This position offers the unique opportunity to shape the team direction and take on high-stakes employer work. Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in managing tribunal matters are essential.