Senior Employment Solicitor/Partner

The Recruiter Specialists Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 150,000

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Equity Partner for a highly reputable Legal 500 firm in the City. Salaried Partner would also be considered but with the view to the person becoming Equity Partner within an agreed period of time.

Employment is one of the Firm's core departments and a key practice area, currently comprising of 2 solicitors and a small team of paralegal/admin support. Covering a mix of claimant and respondent matters, across SME, larger corporates and individuals including executive (both contentious & non-contentious). The team works with businesses across various industry sectors helping employers develop the right strategy to ensure legal compliance and proactively resolving problems before they grow (health checks, advice on equality & diversity, company restructuring, management of employment tribunals). The team often advises on high profile discrimination and whistle blowing cases/issues of public importance.

The successful candidate will have a strong reputation and experience to help lead the Department in the next stage of its growth journey.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the Employment Department and contribute to its growth.
2. Advise and represent a range of clients & individuals in various employment situations.
3. Develop a practice and maintain effective billing & collection procedures.
4. Manage and lead a high performing team.
5. Conceive, develop and deliver on strategic plans for the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Employment lawyer with a minimum of 10 years post qualification experience.
2. Extensive experience in employment law.
3. Strong technical ability and commercial mindset.

The firm offers competitive remuneration and hybrid working arrangements in a friendly and supportive culture.

For further details please contact Natalie Mayger at The Recruiter Specialists.