Employment Law - Partner / Head of Department

Posted 2 hours 47 minutes ago by Trades Workforce Solutions

Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

Partner / Head of Employment Department

Salary: £120,000 to £190,000 + Equity Potential

Location: London Lead a Top-Tier Practice

A Strategic Leadership Role at the Forefront of Employment Law

This is a rare opportunity to lead a highly respected Employment Department within a top-tier, award-winning law firm. Our client is seeking an accomplished Employment Partner to drive growth, shape strategy, and lead on complex, high-profile matters across both contentious and non-contentious employment law.

Working with an exceptional client base-including commercial organisations, NGOs and high-profile individuals-you will play a central role in developing the department's future while maintaining a strong personal practice.

The Opportunity

As Partner / Head of Department, you will take ownership of an established and successful team, with the autonomy to expand its offering and influence the firm's wider strategic direction.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing Employment team
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture
  • Supervise and support the progression of junior fee earners

Client Work & Technical Delivery

  • Manage a diverse caseload across:
    • Contentious and non-contentious employment matters
    • Discrimination and complex litigation cases
    • Advisory work for both employers and employees
  • Act on high-profile and sensitive matters of significant public interest

Business Development & Strategy

  • Drive growth through strategic business development initiatives
  • Build and maintain strong client and referrer relationships
  • Enhance the department's reputation and market presence

Financial & Operational Performance

  • Maintain a strong billing and financial performance record
  • Contribute to the firm's overall commercial strategy
Requirements

Essential Experience & Qualifications

  • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
  • Minimum 10+ years' PQE with substantial UK employment law experience
  • Proven experience at Senior Associate / Legal Director / Partner level

Technical Expertise

  • Strong experience advising:
    • Employers and senior executives
    • Across contentious and non-contentious employment law
  • Demonstrable expertise in:
    • Discrimination litigation
    • Employment Tribunal and High Court matters
  • Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and regulatory frameworks

Skills & Attributes

  • Proven leadership and team management capability
  • Strong commercial awareness and strategic mindset
  • Track record in business development and practice growth
  • Established client following or referrer network (highly desirable)
  • Excellent negotiation, communication and organisational skills
What's on Offer
  • Salary: £120,000 - £190,000 + equity/partnership structure
  • Clear pathway to Equity Partnership (if not already attained)
  • Access to high-quality, complex and high-profile work
  • Hybrid working with flexibility
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Private medical insurance
  • Enhanced pension contributions
  • Performance-related bonus scheme
  • Ongoing leadership and professional development
  • Strong internal support and collaborative culture
Location & Working Arrangement
  • London (central office location)
  • Hybrid working model with flexibility depending on business needs
Apply Now

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.