Employment Partner

This West End firm stands at the forefront of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to empower its fee earners and partners, driving efficiency and client value. The leadership cultivates an inclusive, open culture, where every team member has a voice in shaping the firm's direction. This approach has led to the launch of new services and forward-thinking work methods, highly valued by clients.

With a reputation for handling matters at the intersection of commercial law and emerging technologies, the firm has been recognised in mainstream media for its expertise and influence. Ranked in the Legal 500 and recipients of multiple industry awards, they have built a strong presence in London's West End over the past 28 years. Their team radiates vibrancy, diversity, and collaboration, fuelled by a supportive culture that prioritizes professional development, mentoring, and training.

This firm's commitment to its people is reflected in exceptional staff retention, with many team members advancing quickly compared to peers at similar firms. Social events and sports clubs foster team spirit, making it an enjoyable place to grow professionally and build long-term relationships.

Expect high-quality work and a strong emphasis on delivering genuine value to clients, backed by robust billing practices. With a record of year-on-year growth and a series of strategic partner hires, the firm continues to expand, driven by an ambitious five-year vision that has attracted top-tier talent. A dynamic leadership team with impressive profitability and a commitment to investing in talent makes this firm a standout choice for driven professionals seeking growth and impact.

The role

The firm are seeking to hire an Employment Partner; to join their growing employment team, their office is based in the heart of the West End of London.

• The employment team consists of a team of four. The firm are currently succession planning, along with the fact the department is incredibly busy, this is causing them to want to hire a new Employment Partner into the team.
• The team are extremely entrepreneurial and ambitious, they have recently won an award for the service they offer. You will find there to be a high energy between the team to drive the department forwards.
• The team currently deal with quite an even mix of claimant and respondent work, currently it is 70% non-contentious, 30% contentious.
• The team deals with a fairly varied client base across a number of industry sectors including; Technology companies, Logistics, Travel , FMCG, Retail and Hospitality to name a few.
• You will work with the other partners to drive the department forwards, you will also in time (18-24 months) take over from the current Employment Partner that is due to retire. You will also get involved in business development and mentoring and training of the associates.
• This role could prove to be a good platform for progression for a senior solicitor seeking a route to partnership, perhaps in a top-heavy team.
• You will be an Employment Solicitor with at least seven years PQE (no upper limit)
• Salary and package are negotiable depending on your background and experience, there is also a lucrative bonus structure that allows you to boost earnings by way of billings.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Employment Partner to take over from a well-established Partner who is due to retire. Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.