Employment Partner

Job Details

Join a Thriving Law Firm with a Vibrant Culture and a Vision for the Future

This role could prove to be the perfect opportunity for a senior associate in a top-heavy team seeking a pathway and springboard to partnership.

This firm has an impressive track record of growth and success , expanding from a team of 25 to 75 over the past 8 years. They've recently moved into a brand-new, state-of-the-art office just steps away from Liverpool Street station , providing a modern and inspiring workspace with ample room for future expansion. As the firm continues to receive increasing recognition from both the Legal 500 and Chambers directories, this is an exciting time to be a part of their journey.

Dynamic, entrepreneurial, and forward-thinking , the firm is known for its innovative approach . Recent investments in the latest legal technology ensure their fee earners work more efficiently, allowing for a streamlined approach to delivering top-tier service . With a stellar reputation for supporting both individuals and businesses, the firm's diverse client base ranges from SMEs and high-net-worth individuals to national and international corporations, offering a rich variety of work.

The firm is part of an international alliance of businesses and law firms, providing a steady flow of cross-border opportunities that bring a global perspective to their practice. Despite their impressive growth, they've maintained a close-knit and supportive culture where team spirit thrives. A generous social fund fuels a vibrant social calendar throughout the year, bringing colleagues together for team-building and celebration. This positive environment contributes to the firm's incredibly low staff turnover, with many team members celebrating over a decade of service.

Led by a diverse and forward-thinking leadership team, the firm is profitable and continues to surpass its own revenue records year after year. With a strong vision for the future, they have the resources to continue investing in strategic growth. Every team member's voice is valued here, fostering a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and fresh ideas, which have been key to the firm's success.

The firm's commitment to its people is evident through its strong track record of developing, mentoring, and promoting talent from within. They believe in rewarding excellence, offering career progression based on merit, and providing a supportive environment where you can truly thrive.

If you're looking for a role in a firm that combines growth with a fantastic workplace culture, values its people, and offers a wealth of opportunity, this could be the perfect place for you to take your next career step.

The role

The firm is seeking to hire an Employment Partner into their City office, close to Liverpool Street station, London.

• The Employment department consists of a team of four, a Partner, two solicitors and a paralegal. The department deals with a big variety of work ranging from SME's, entrepreneurs, right the way up to large national companies and multinational companies that are coming to the UK to set up shop. You will also find there is a wide breadth of different industry sectors, the mix of work will make for an interesting caseload.
• The employment department is busy, with an influx of new work coming in, as such they are keen to hire a new Employment Partner. You will work with the Head of Department to drive the department into the future. You will assist with everything from strategy, planning, business development, management, mentoring and development of the juniors. The current partner has an excellent reputation for family work and is ranked in the L500.
• The department receives nearly all of their work from referrals, the department has an excellent reputation for delivering great service and value to their clients.
• The team is friendly, professional with great team spirit, there is a nice social aspect too with quarterly events / dinners, designed to help bond and solidify the team further.
• Your caseload will include both claimant and respondent, contentious and non-contentious. At the current time the work is quite evenly split. You will deal with a general employment caseload working closely with the corporate commercial department.
• You should be an ambitious candidate that relishes in the challenge of building and developing a conveyancing department.
• You will be an Employment Solicitor with at least 7 years PQE + (there is no upper limit regarding the amount of experience)
• Salary is competitive and negotiable depending on your background

Apply now for this Employment Partner role based in the City of London, at this L500 and Chambers ranked firm.

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