Employment Law Legal Director/Partner

A well-established and highly regarded UK law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Employment Lawyer to join its growing team. This is a strategic hire at a senior level, with flexibility around title for the right individual.The OpportunityYou will join a collaborative and well-supported employment team advising a broad client base across both contentious and non-contentious matters. The role offers genuine scope to shape your position within the team, whether stepping up toward partnership or joining at partner level.The firm has a strong reputation for its people-first culture, offering a balanced, supportive environment alongside high-quality work and realistic expectations.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvising on a full spectrum of employment law matters, including advisory, contentious and transactional supportManaging your own caseload while contributing to team-wide mattersSupporting and mentoring junior lawyers where appropriateBuilding and maintaining client relationshipsContributing to business development and networking initiativesCandidate ProfileQualified Employment Lawyer with 8+ PQEBroad employment law experience (no narrow specialism)Strong technical ability across both contentious and non-contentious workCommercial, pragmatic approach to client advicePersonable, team-oriented, and culturally alignedSome supervisory experience advantageous, but not essentialInterest in business development and growing a practiceThe OfferingFlexible seniority (Senior Associate through to Partner)Competitive salary starting from 90,000+ with upside for more senior candidatesHybrid working model (2 days per week in the office)Supportive, down-to-earth culture with strong retentionClear pathway for progression and long-term development