Head of Employment

Nottingham or Leicester | Hybrid Working

We are working with a highly regarded and growing law firm that is looking to appoint a Partner or Director-level Employment lawyer to join its expanding Employment team in either Nottingham or Leicester .

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Employment specialist with a strong client following, referral network or business development track record who is looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role in the continued growth and direction of the practice.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will join an established Employment practice advising a diverse client base, from SMEs and owner-managed businesses through to larger corporate organisations .

You will have the opportunity to:

• Manage a high-quality and varied Employment caseload
• Advise employers and senior individuals on a broad range of employment matters
• Develop and grow your own client following and referral network
• Play a key role in the strategic development of the Employment team
• Identify and develop new business opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Mentor and support junior members of the team
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across other practice areas
• Help shape the future direction and growth of the Employment offering

The role would particularly suit someone who is commercially minded, enjoys business development and wants to play a genuine role in building and growing the practice .

About You

We are looking for an established Employment lawyer operating at Partner, Legal Director or equivalent level .

You will ideally have:

• Significant experience across a broad range of Employment matters
• A strong existing client following and/or established referral network
• A proven track record in business development and winning new work
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent client management skills
• Experience advising businesses and/or senior executives
• The ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• The ambition to contribute to the wider growth and strategy of the practice

Candidates who are not currently a Partner but have a strong following and are ready to make that step will also be considered.

Why Consider the Role?

This is an opportunity to join a modern, forward-thinking law firm with an established Employment practice and a strong client base.

The firm offers a genuinely flexible and hybrid working environment , giving lawyers the autonomy to work in a way that supports their clients, teams and individual working styles.

You will benefit from:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Strong opportunities for progression and career development
• Access to a broad client base and cross-referral opportunities
• Support with business development and client relationship management
• The opportunity to help shape the strategy and growth of the Employment practice
• A strong commitment to inclusion, diversity and employee wellbeing
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced lawyers across multiple practice areas

The Opportunity

This is a particularly exciting role for an Employment lawyer who wants greater influence, autonomy and responsibility , with the platform and support to develop their own practice while contributing to the continued growth of a successful Employment team.

Salary / package: Competitive and dependent on experience and level of appointment

Location: Nottingham or Leicester

Working pattern: Hybrid and flexible working available

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