Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsJoin a rapidly expanding law firm with national reachBe the first Employment Partner in LeedsAbout Our ClientOur client is an award winning national law firm, recognised for its commercial and client focused approach. Operating across multiple offices in the UK, the firm combines the culture and agility of a boutique with the scale and breadth of a national player. With strong recent growth this is a firm that invests in its people and offers real opportunities for progression.Job DescriptionThe Employment Partner will be:Tasked with growing a new employment practice team based in LeedsAdvising corporate clients (in sectors such as retail, healthcare, technology, food & drink) on employment law, HR advisory, tribunal work and strategic people mattersPartnering with the firm's employment lawyers in other offices who handle tribunal and advisory workBuilding and maintaining client relationships and winning new mandates across the UKRecruiting, mentoring and developing lawyersWorking with other practice heads across the firm to deliver integrated legal servicesRepresenting the firm externally, building the profile of the employment practice in Leeds and beyondThe Successful ApplicantThe Employment Partner should be / have;A solicitor (with 8+ years PQE (or Partner level) specialising in employment lawExperienced in advising corporate clients on employment law matters (including HR advisory and tribunal work)Proven team-leader with experience of building or growing a legal teamComfortable working across sectors (retail, healthcare, technology, food & drink) and at senior client levelBusiness-development oriented, with a network of corporate contacts or ability to build oneTies to LeedsWhat's on OfferThis is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing national law firm and to build your own employment practice.You will receive a highly competitive salary (£120,000-£160,000) with significant bonus potential, equity/share option opportunities and genuine partner track progressionContactMike SmithQuote job refJN-112025-6878359Phone number+44 07881904018Job summaryJob functionLegalSubsectorEmployment / Pensions / ImmigrationSectorBusiness ServicesLocationLeedsContract typePermanentConsultant nameMike SmithConsultant phone+44 07881904018Job referenceJN-112025-6878359
