Senior Employment Solicitor (Director or Partner) – Oxford

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Senior Employment Solicitor at Director or Partner level to join its Oxfordshire office. This permanent, full-time role offers a strategic opportunity to lead a top-tier employment practice with a mix of contentious and non-contentious work, including high-stakes tribunal and court matters.

The successful candidate will bring 8+ years PQE, a track record of senior-level advisory work, and an ability to drive growth in the Southeast region while collaborating with the

Qualifications

• 8+ PQE in employment law.
• Experience in complex tribunal and High Court litigation.
• Ability to lead a senior employment practice.

Responsibilities

• Handle a high-quality mix of contentious and non-contentious employment work, including tribunal and High Court litigation, discrimination and whistleblowing, executive exits, and workplace investigations.
• Provide advisory support on senior contracts, policies, restructurings, TUPE, redundancies, and workforce strategy in conjunction with corporate transactions.
• Lead and shape a high-profile employment practice within a growing Oxfordshire office.

Skills

PQE 8+

Job description

Job title: Senior Employment Solicitor (Director or Partner)

Location: Oxford

Salary: £100k-£180k – depending on experience

PQE Level: 8+

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

My client, a UK Top 50 firm, is seeking to appoint a senior Employment Lawyer at Director or Partner level as part of a strategic expansion of its employment offering in Oxfordshire and the wider region.

The role encompasses a high-quality mix of contentious and non-contentious employment work, including complex tribunal and High Court litigation, discrimination and whistleblowing, executive exits, workplace investigations and more. The advisory practice includes senior contracts, policies, restructurings, TUPE, redundancy programmes, workforce strategy and employment support with corporate transactions.

This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead a high-profile employment practice within a growing office on behalf of a market-leading firm. In return, you can expect one of the finest remuneration packages available in the Southeast, and the chance to be a significant strategic contributor and assist in the team’s ambitions and goals. Overall, an ideal role for senior layers who have perhaps reached the ceiling in their current position and are seeking the chance to make a role their own. You will be provided with the most up-to-date tools, infrastructure, and backing to realise your own and the firm’s ambitions.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time

Salary: £100000 – £180000 per annum

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire