Employment Law - Partner / Head of Department

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Partner / Head of Employment Department

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

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Location: London | Lead a Top-Tier Practice

A Strategic Leadership Role at the Forefront of Employment Law\n

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.

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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\n

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\n

Leadership & Team Development

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

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

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• Drive growth through strategic business development initiatives
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• Build and maintain strong client and referrer relationships
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• Enhance the department’s reputation and market presence
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Financial & Operational Performance

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

Essential Experience & Qualifications

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

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

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• Proven leadership and team management capability
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• Strong commercial awareness and strategic mindset
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• Track record in business development and practice growth
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• Established client following or referrer network (highly desirable)
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• Excellent negotiation, communication and organisational skills
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What’s on Offer\n

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• Salary: £120,000 – £190,000 + equity/partnership structure
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• Clear pathway to Equity Partnership (if not already attained)
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• Access to high-quality, complex and high-profile work
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• Hybrid working with flexibility
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• Generous annual leave entitlement
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• Private medical insurance
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• Enhanced pension contributions
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• Performance-related bonus scheme
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• Ongoing leadership and professional development
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• Strong internal support and collaborative culture
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Location & Working Arrangement\n

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• London (central office location)
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• Hybrid working model with flexibility depending on business needs
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Apply Now\n

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

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David Hawthorne-Finch
[email protected]

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All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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