Employment Director/Partner

Location: Birmingham with flexible working

Experience Level: Senior-level (Director or Partner)

About Our Client

Our client's Employment Team is a market leader, renowned for delivering high-quality, pragmatic, and cost-effective employment law and HR advisory services. Led by a distinguished Employment Lawyer who is Band 1 ranked by Chambers & Partners and recognised as a Leader in the Field by both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500-the team comprises over 45 employment specialists across the country.

Their client portfolio includes businesses ranging from PLCs to SMEs, and they pride themselves on offering tailored advice on a wide range of employment matters, including:

• Disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Unfair dismissal and discrimination claims.
• TUPE and whistleblowing.
• Redundancies, restructures, and strategic guidance to senior management and boards.

The team also advises senior executives and professionals on all aspects of the employment relationship. They are consistently ranked as top-tier in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, with many team members recognised as leading individuals in the field.

Our client fosters a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, winning accolades such as "Firm of the Year" at the UK Diversity Legal Awards and achieving Silver in the Investors in People Award. If you're looking to join a firm where your voice is valued, this is an exciting opportunity.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Director or Partner-Level Employment Lawyer to join our client's dynamic and growing team.

This role is ideal for a motivated individual with a proven track record of success and a strong following or referral network. The successful candidate will have the ambition and skills to help lead and grow the team, driving business development and contributing to its strategic direction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing complex and high-profile employment matters for a diverse client base.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Leading on business development initiatives to expand the team's portfolio.
• Shaping the future strategy and growth of the Employment team.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.

Examples of Recent Work

• Delivering comprehensive employment and HR support to one of the UK's largest supermarket retailers with a workforce of approximately 30,000 employees.
• Advising a national employer with 16,000 staff across hospitals, fitness centres, and medical facilities on employment law and HR strategy.
• Representing a national recruitment business in employment status cases involving 3,000 drivers amid 'gig economy' challenges.
• Successfully defending a PLC client in a 12-day tribunal case, including whistleblowing, unfair dismissal, and wrongful dismissal.
• Providing bespoke training on key employment skills, from grievance handling to technical legal updates.

Why Join?

Our client offers:

• A collaborative, inclusive working environment that values flexibility and work-life balance.
• A competitive salary and benefits package tailored to your expertise.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile cases and with prestigious clients across the UK.
• A leadership role in a firm that supports your ambitions and encourages innovation.

If you're a leader who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and delivering exceptional client outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

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