Employment Partner

Every career reaches a crossroads.
You may have built a strong track record in employment law, developed trusted client relationships, and delivered results that speak for themselves. Yet the next rung on the ladder feels out of reach, a glass ceiling that no longer reflects your ability or ambition.
This opportunity offers the chance to change that.

The Firm

This boutique City practice has grown by focusing on quality, not size. The firm has earned a reputation for sharp, commercially minded advice across corporate and employment work. Much of its employment work flows directly from a thriving corporate team, led by a Managing Partner with a national reputation. That means you will step into a practice that already has a solid pipeline of high-quality instructions while also being given the freedom to shape, expand, and put your own stamp on the department.
The culture is refreshingly modern. Partners are trusted to run their practices with autonomy, supported by a collaborative and energetic leadership team. Retention is strong because lawyers are treated like professionals, with flexibility, respect, and the ability to make genuine decisions about their careers.

The Role

This is not a role where you will be waiting years for partnership discussions. From day one, you will step into a leadership position, with the title, responsibility, and platform to grow.

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  Lead and grow the employment team, spanning contentious and non-contentious work.
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  Work side by side with the Managing Partner on corporate support instructions, while developing your own client base.
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  Build relationships with clients that range from SMEs to national companies, giving you a real variety of matters and industries.
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  Mentor juniors and help build a team culture where career progression is actively supported.

About You

You will either be:

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  A Senior Associate or Legal Director ready to take that overdue step into partnership; or
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  An established Partner who wants a fresh start, free from internal politics or bureaucracy.

You will bring broad experience across employment law including contracts, dismissals, discrimination, TUPE, redundancies, and senior executive disputes, together with the confidence to lead conversations with clients. What will set you apart is your ambition and commercial outlook.

What's on Offer

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  Partnership title and leadership responsibility from the outset.
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  A platform backed by a strong corporate pipeline, and the freedom to grow the practice in your own way.
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  A culture that balances autonomy with collaboration.
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  Flexibility in how you work, underpinned by a leadership team that values long-term relationships over short-term wins.

If you are an Employment Partner or a senior lawyer ready to take that step, this is a rare opportunity to join a respected City firm where your career can move forward on your terms.