Head of Employment
Simpson Judge ·
p strong Partner / Director – Employment /strong /p p strong Nottingham or Leicester | Hybrid Working /strong /p p br /p p We are working with a highly regarded and growing law firm that is looking to appoint a strong Partner or Director-level Employment lawyer /strong to join its expanding Employment team in either strong Nottingham or Leicester /strong . /p p br /p p 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. /p p br /p p strong The Opportunity /strong /p p The successful candidate will join an established Employment practice advising a diverse client base, from strong SMEs and owner-managed businesses through to larger corporate organisations /strong . /p p You will have the opportunity to: /p ul li Manage a high-quality and varied Employment caseload /li li Advise employers and senior individuals on a broad range of employment matters /li li Develop and grow your own client following and referral network /li li Play a key role in the strategic development of the Employment team /li li Identify and develop new business opportunities /li li Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients /li li Mentor and support junior members of the team /li li Work collaboratively with colleagues across other practice areas /li li Help shape the future direction and growth of the Employment offering /li /ul p br /p p The role would particularly suit someone who is commercially minded, enjoys business development and wants to play a genuine role in strong building and growing the practice /strong . /p p br /p p strong About You /strong /p p We are looking for an established Employment lawyer operating at strong Partner, Legal Director or equivalent level /strong . /p p You will ideally have: /p ul li Significant experience across a broad range of Employment matters /li li A strong existing client following and/or established referral network /li li A proven track record in business development and winning new work /li li Strong commercial awareness and excellent client management skills /li li Experience advising businesses and/or senior executives /li li The ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships /li li Strong leadership and team development skills /li li The ambition to contribute to the wider growth and strategy of the practice /li /ul p br /p p Candidates who are not currently a Partner but have a strong following and are ready to make that step will also be considered. /p p br /p p strong Why Consider the Role? /strong /p p This is an opportunity to join a strong modern, forward-thinking law firm /strong with an established Employment practice and a strong client base. /p p The firm offers a genuinely strong flexible and hybrid working environment /strong , giving lawyers the autonomy to work in a way that supports their clients, teams and individual working styles. /p p br /p p strong You will benefit from: /strong /p ul li Hybrid and flexible working /li li A collaborative and supportive working environment /li li Strong opportunities for progression and career development /li li Access to a broad client base and cross-referral opportunities /li li Support with business development and client relationship management /li li The opportunity to help shape the strategy and growth of the Employment practice /li li A strong commitment to inclusion, diversity and employee wellbeing /li li The opportunity to work alongside experienced lawyers across multiple practice areas /li /ul p br /p p strong The Opportunity /strong /p p This is a particularly exciting role for an Employment lawyer who wants strong greater influence, autonomy and responsibility /strong , with the platform and support to develop their own practice while contributing to the continued growth of a successful Employment team. /p p br /p p strong Salary / package: /strong Competitive and dependent on experience and level of appointment /p p strong Location: /strong Nottingham or Leicester /p p strong Working pattern: /strong Hybrid and flexible working available /p